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Columbus Technical College

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Columbus Technical College is looking for a full-time Purchasing Technician to work in the Fiscal Operations department. This individual will be responsible for receiving and reviewing purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders, and assisting with other procurement transactions while ensuring purchases comply with State of Georgia policies, procedures, and applicable laws. This position is full-time/exempt. This position will require the selected candidate to successfully pass a credit check along with other pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures prompt, efficient service is provided in procurement of services, supplies, and equipment;

• Receives and reviews purchase requisitions from departments;

• Creates and issues purchase orders;

• Supports CTC's Purchasing Card Program in compliance with Statewide Purchasing Card Policy and CTC's P-Card Policy and Procedures Manual;

• Maintains procurement records and documentation;

• Facilitates new vendor setup with the State Accounting Office (SAO);

• Assists with asset management;

• Creates purchasing reports; and

• Performs other purchasing and administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Three (3) years of related work experience

**Note: This position requires following Georgia Procurement area-specific certification(s), either at the time of employment, or within (6) months from hire date:

• GCPA (Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate)

• GCPCA (Georgia Certified P-Card Administrator)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

• Experience using Workday or any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit an employment application online and upload a resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a credit check, criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Please note:If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee's Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system's requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students- 706.641.5032,fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees- 706.649.1883,jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504)- 706.649.1442,ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.