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Job Title

Procurement Associate II

Department

Business Affairs

Job Category

Staff 

FLSA

Band 8 – Non-Exempt

College Name

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Owensboro, KY

Work Months

12 months


College Overview:
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky.  OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com.

Benefits: 
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 plans: 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 position. The position will perform purchasing and payable responsibilities ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Business Operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities: 
The duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

  • 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.
  • Assist with Student Financials processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Math, or Business Administration) plus two (2) years of related work experience or the equivalent. 
  • OR Associate’s degree and four (4) years of related work experience.

Additional Requirements:

  • 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.

Application Process: 
Applicants must complete and submit:

Online application

Cover letter

Resume / CV

Copy of all college transcripts (official transcripts within 30 days of hire)

Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment

Positions are based on a term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.

Application Deadline: 
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.