PURCHASING SPECIALIST

PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Lacombe Campus

Job Announcement: Northshore Technical Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, unclassified position domiciled in Lacombe Campus.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with preference being given to those
received on or before March 15, 2024.

All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a
criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal EVerify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

To apply please submit: (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume and (3) official transcript to (for
transcript to be considered official, it must be sent directly from the school/college/university to
Human Resources):

Attention: Hiring Manager
Northshore Technical Community College
65556 Centerpoint Boulevard
Lacombe, LA 70445
Telephone number: 985-###-####
Email: [email protected]

SUMMARY: The Purchasing Specialist shall report directly to the Purchasing Manager. Performs
advanced journeyman, complex level procurement tasks in a purchasing environment
for a multi-campus technical community college. The Purchasing Specialist provides
purchasing and accounting assistance to the Purchasing Manager and Director of
Accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrates understanding of the technical community college mission and practices an open door policy. Has intermediate proficiency in the use of the
Microsoft Office suite. Exhibits strong skills in:
Communication
Customer and Student focus
Building relationships
Organizing & planning
Analyzing and solving problems
Evaluate situations & make sound decisions
Required Education: Bachelor s degree from an accredited college/university in the field of
Accounting, Business, or a related field.
An Associate s degree plus two years professional procurement experience may substitute for the
Bachelor s degree requirement.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Previous higher education experience
Knowledge and experience using Ellucian Banner SIS software
Working knowledge of reporting tool software