Procurement Associate

Title: Procurement Associate

Salary Range: $41,880 - $44,000

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Owensboro Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Owensboro Community College

Department: Business Affairs

Total Rewards

Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

Owensboro Community and Technical College is accepting applications for our Procurement Associate III position. The position will perform purchasing and payable responsibilities ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Business Affairs.

Job Duties:

• Perform purchasing, requisitions, and payable responsibilities within Peoplesoft Financial System while adhering to all Federal, State, local laws, and KCTCS policies and procedures.
Serve as Procurement Card Administrator – oversee the compliance with KCTCS Procard procedures.
• Enter billing, contracts, and memorandums of agreements (MOAs) in PeopleSoft modules.
• Create accounting journals as needed.
• Track and monitor utility usage.
• Track, maintain, and tag inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Math, or Business Administration) plus one (1) year related work experience or the equivalent. OR associate’s degree plus (3) years of related work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree plus three (3) years related experience is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Skilled with Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Quick to adapt and learn new skills in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Willingness to collaborate and work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Perform all job responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.

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