• Purchasing Specialist

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Bossier City, LA)


    Purchasing Specialist

     

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    Purchasing Specialist

     

    Salary

     

    $58,686.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Bossier City, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

    BPCC-UNCL-405

    Department

     

    Bossier Community College

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/07/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

     

    This position is for a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, staff position.

     

    Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

     

    In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

     

    Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.

     

    If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.

     

    Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to [email protected] or 318-678-6040.

     

    Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

     

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    Minimum Qualifications

    + Associate degree or five (5) years of purchasing experience.

    + Five (5) years of purchasing and/or management experience.

    + Two (2) years of budget and contract management experience.

    + Two (2) years of customer service experience.

    + Prior training experience hosting live sessions preferred.

    + Prior Banner experience preferred.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.

    + Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

    + Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 10 pounds.

    + Must be capable of sitting in stationary position for 50% or more of time.

     

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Job Specification

     

    This position is responsible for providing leadership and management assistance to the purchasing and procurement operations for Bossier Parish Community College.

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

     

    + Ensure new faculty and staff are provided proper access to purchasing policies and procedures.

    + Work collaboratively with college faculty and staff in understanding purchasing laws, regulations and policies.

    + Provide research of new vendors, investigate new products, and work to develop methods to more effectively utilize scarce resources to acquire materials, supplies and equipment needed by the campus community.

    + Work collaboratively with campus departments in the monitoring of their budgets. Monitor departmental budgets to ensure Purchase Orders are not issued unless sufficient funding exists in the account(s).

    + Provide direction, training and guidance to agency personnel in resolving routine and non-routine procurement related matters.

    + Conduct purchasing training for agency personnel in Banner.

    + Provide oversight and supervision to department Student Workers.

    + Attend Bid Openings with Vendors when Director unavailable.

    + Process of Check Requests, Requisitions, Receiving Reports and Purchase Orders in accordance with State and College guidelines as directed.

    + Create and reproduce internal forms and documents.

    + Review and prioritize mail and screen visitors.

    + Addresses issues related to quality, delivery and invoicing.

    + Verifies budget codes and availability of funds.

    + Manages and updates purchasing records and pricing data.

    + Assist Director with purchasing duties for Louisiana Delta Community College, Fletcher Technical Community College and Northwest Louisiana Technical College as directed.

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

    01

     

    Do you possess an Associate degree or five (5) years of purchasing experience?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    02

     

    Do you possess five (5) years of purchasing and/or managerial experience?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    03

     

    Do you possess two (2) years of budget and contract management experience?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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