Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Inventory & Purchasing Processor coordinates and performs functions related to the acquisition, tracking, storage and handling of tools, equipment and materials for the Enterprise Physical Operations - Danforth department, including the processing of service contracts and the monitoring of financial accounts within the department.

Job Description

• Performs all duties associated with the procurement of parts and materials, including tracking, storage, delivery, pickup and physical receiving.
• Creates and approves transactions in the financial system including purchase orders, change orders, blanket orders, check requests, budget adjustments, ID’s and journals.
• Communicates and coordinates with customers, project stakeholders and departments and relays/resolves issues as they arise.
• Monitors the account balances for funds and communicates account balances with managers as needed.
• Serves as department liaison regarding procurement processes and policies.
• Conducts inventory spot checks and tool inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Stockroom or warehouse.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• Exposure to moving machinery

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Simple hand tools.
• Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Purchasing/Warehouse/Inventory Control (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience processing financial transactions in a fund accounting in a professional environment is preferred.
• Ability to anticipate issues
• Knowledgeable of project processes such as creating charters, project scope and objectives and overall project delivery process.
• Knowledgeable in creating and facilitating user training for University systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy, Customer Interactions, Customer Service, Interpersonal Interactions, Liaison Communications, Needs Assessment, Oral Communications, Proactive Behavior, Professional Standards, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, Written Communication

Grade

G07-H

Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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