Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Procurement Technician
Division Division of Finance & Administration
Department Procurement & Property Control Department
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Non-Exempt
Pay Range 12
Salary Range $47,909 - $ 62,722 / per year
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
This position supports the procurement operations of the Office of Procurement and Property Control by preparing, reviewing, and controlling procurement documents and reports; verifying and abstracting information contained in procurement records; contacting vendors to confirm order status and expedite delivery; maintaining procurement files; and resolving routine administrative issues. The position provides front-line clerical and administrative support that enables the office to procure goods and services efficiently on behalf of the University.

Job Duties

• Reviews purchase requisitions and specifications submitted by University departments for completeness and accuracy; prepares purchase orders in the University's procurement/financial system; and distributes purchasing documents to the appropriate department, vendor, or agency in accordance with University procurement policies and procedures.
• Contacts vendors to verify the status of goods and services ordered by the University, confirms delivery dates, and expedites delivery of outstanding orders; records status updates on the purchase order and works with vendors and departments to resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Prepares purchasing documents for payment by performing a three-way match of the invoice, the shipping/receiving documentation, and the departmental approval copy; forwards completed documents to Financial Services for payment; and enters purchase order and payment information into the procurement database to keep records current.
• Serves as a point of contact for vendors and University departments regarding the status of purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries; performs routine research to provide requested information about vendors and purchases; and assists in identifying unidentified shipments delivered to the Receiving Dock.
• Reconciles monthly vendor statements against outstanding invoices by checking the University's accounting system for payment status, requesting copies of invoices from vendors when needed, and forwarding invoices to the appropriate department for payment.
• Maintains the active and inactive filing and record-keeping system for purchasing documents by sorting, filing, and copying materials by fiscal year and alphabetical sequence, and ensuring records are accurate and readily retrievable.
• Provides continuity of administration within the Office of Procurement and Property Control by assisting other staff with the distribution of requisition requests, responding to routine policy and procedure inquiries, processing requisitions and related documents, and covering other clerical duties as needed.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage effectively with individuals of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or designee to support the overall success of the Office of Procurement and Property Control.

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in an administrative capacity is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01635
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Open Date 10/05/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 10/19/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Diversity In Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Insight to Diversity
2. * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
4. * Do you have at least 1 year of experience in an administrative capacity?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How many years of Administrative support experience do you have?
   • 0-2
   • 3-5
   • 6-9
   • 10 or more
6. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee?Are you a current, past or retired State employee?If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)
7. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If the answer is yes, please list the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )