Purchasing - Administrative Support Associate

Application Deadline

01/19/2026

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from a standard high school or post-secondary training in an appropriate field and evidence of work experience to perform the work successfully.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchasing.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate of a technical business program preferred.
  • 2 to 5 years’ experience in an office environment preferred.
  • Experience in an educational setting.
  • Experience with Jaggear purchasing software.

Responsibilities

Purchasing of all items, services used daily, which includes bidding of items/services, when necessary, as well as all bid specs, info and vendor lists as required.
Establishing accounts/credit as necessary with vendors and requesting vendor’s forms/W-9’s.
Receiving of all items shipped and distribution to the appropriate departments.

  • Generate inventory tags fiscal assets purchased.
  • Work with instructors on textbooks and supply needs for programs.
  • Maintain and confirm all procurement and travel card receipts.
  • Order books and supplies needed for the bookstore.
  • Maintain the cost of items on the Program Bookstore list for all textbooks, testing. and supplies.

Skills

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the students, the public, and other employees.
Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines and submit accurate reports with close attention to details.
Demonstrated experience of time management and organizational skills.
Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced office environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects at once with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to read and interpret policies, regulations, and manuals.

Salary Range

commensurate with TBR guidelines