Purchasing and Contract Specialist

Location: Lynchburg, TN

Position Number: 901

Review of applications to begin: March 15, 2010

Position to be filled: As soon as possible following review of applications and will continue until a qualified applicant is employed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor s degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university is required. Two years of experience in purchasing and/or contract management required. Working knowledge of computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet preparation required. Excellent communication skills and an interpersonal service-oriented attitude required.

Preferred: Higher education work experience preferred. Experience reviewing and preparing financial reports preferred. Experience in increasingly responsible office work involving application of accounting principles and use of technology preferred.

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Employees in this category are under general supervision. Acts as the College Purchasing Agent to assure that purchases are made according to established purchasing policies and procedures. Provides general support of the business office with specific areas relating to Accounting, Purchasing and Contract Management. Day to day activities will include preparing or reviewing complex, technical information as well as performing routine clerical tasks.

A Motlow application and job description outlining any non-academic requirements for this position can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit a Motlow application, resume and transcript(s) from an accredited institution to the address listed below. You may obtain a copy of an application and applicant process instructions at our website or by contacting the Human Resource Office.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200
Motlow State Community College
P.O. Box 8500, Lynchburg, TN 37352
Telephone (931) 393-1543,
TDD (931 393-1621)
E-mail: humanresources@mscc.edu
Website: www.mscc.edu
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