Purchasing Specialist

Overview

Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skill-sets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward.

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Purchasing Specialist on the Fond du Lac Campus. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for daily procurement operations and provides administrative and operational support to the Purchasing functions at the College.

The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience in purchasing or procurement. We will accept applications until the position is filled; however, applicants who apply by June 8, 2026 will be considered in our first review of applicants.

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Responsibilities:

• Manage surplus property auctions, coordinate item pickups, and prepare related reports.
• Support procurement processes by assisting with requisition creation, vendor communication, and ensuring compliance with State and College policies.
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning stakeholders throughout the major equipment purchasing process, including evaluating options, completing purchases, tracking payments, and assisting with asset tagging.
• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing Manager and contribute to sustainability and cost-saving initiatives.
• Generate and maintain purchasing reports, including monthly summaries for Amazon Business and Public Surplus activity.
• Conduct sourcing and pricing research, including identifying State and Cooperative contract opportunities.
• Assist with formal and informal bids, quotes, and proposal processes by assisting with writing bid specifications for purchasing goods and services (i.e. supplies and equipment).
• Track and reconcile purchasing card transactions and maintain accurate vendor documentation.
• Monitor and restock supply cabinets across campuses, ensuring availability of essential office supplies.
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems for purchasing records, spreadsheets, and databases.

Experience & Qualifications(in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
• Strong web-based research skills for sourcing and pricing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate degree in procurement/contract management or a related field.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements.
• Familiarity with contract administration and vendor relationship management.

Hiring Range: $23.13-$26.83 (pending board approval)

Starting: July 6, 2026

Workplace Flexibility: Limited work from home upon approval.

Hours/Schedule/Travel: Academic: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours), Summer (June/July): Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (34 hours)

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.