Purchasing Technician
Arkansas State University-Beebe

Position Type:

Non Classified

Purchasing Technician

Purchasing Technician

ASU Beebe

General Description
This position shall report directly to the Executive Director of Procurement and shall be responsible for monitoring incoming and outgoing University inventory and stock activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. A successful candidate must be able to perform physical functions of regular lifting, bending, stooping, operating small machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Monitors and coordinates inventory activities, prepares orders for inventory, and maintains information in designated databases. Verifies inventory records within the required database and maintains inventory tracking of all designated supplies and/or equipment
2. Coordinates deletion or transfer of various inventoried items.
3. Prepares purchase orders and obtains price quotes from vendors. Corresponds with customers and vendors regarding accounts and purchases.
4. Verify delivery is solicited by University, inspect for damage and notify requesting department.
5. Ensures the organization and maintenance of the assigned warehouse and Departmental vehicle.
6. Maintains monthly spreadsheets, records, and required documents and reports.
7. Ensures Central Stores stock items and are assigned, cataloged, marked, and shelved.
8. Performs inventory of supplies on hand, as required.

• Education: Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.

• Experience General: 2 years related experience and/or training.

• Knowledge of inventory control and records management procedures and practices. Knowledge of packaging and shipping and receiving procedures, rules, and regulations. Ability to plan, and organize. Ability to maintain manual and/or computerized inventory records. Ability to prepare written documents such as status reports, forms, memos, and letters. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to monitor supply usage and maintain supply levels.

• Use of forklift, hand truck, pallet jack is required.

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Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

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Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

NC2642014

11/05/2024

Yes

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

• Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf