Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.

Job Summary:

General Statement of Duties: Purchases supplies and equipment necessary for operation of college or university department via formal advertising, written proposals, etc., and enters into contracts within budgetary limits.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews requisitions and interviews vendors to obtain information on products, prices, or ability of vendor to produce product.
• Reviews contract bids received and participates in developing bid specifications for large projects.
• Keeps records pertaining to items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
• Authorizes payment of invoices within specified amount via signature.
• Maintains liaison with business community to ensure adequate source of needed supplies.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years professional work experience in buying, purchasing-related work, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of college or university practices and procedures.
• Good knowledge of practices and procedures in contract administration and specification development and writing.
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of bookkeeping and budgeting in a college and university environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, students, and the public.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a signification degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.