Purchasing Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$52,721 - $62,130

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Aug 29, 2025

Purchasing Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	001334
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN11
Classification Title	University Program Specialist - Journey
Working Title	Purchasing Coordinator
Salary Range	$52,721 - $62,130
Anticipate Hiring Range	$52,721 - $62,130
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Business Services (Adm)
Work Unit	Auxiliary Operations
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday. May require some evening and/or weekend hours on occasion.
Primary Purpose of Position	Administer and coordinate a variety of purchasing and procurement activities within the university. Work requires management of all aspects of purchasing within state/federal laws and university policies and procedures. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to customer service, equipment and supplies procurement, travel and PCard expense management, vending reconciliation, records and facilities financial management, and closely related functions.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a four year college or university and at least three years of program associate experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties	Ability to manage all aspects of purchasing duties. Conduct regular communication with internal and external customers. Multi-task across numerous software platforms.
Other Work Responsibilities	Management of travel expenses, receipts, and PCard purchases for multiple peers within the department.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Expert level in Archibus, P-Card, 49er Mart, Banner Finance Proficiency in Excel and state/federal purchasing guidelines. Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Auxiliary Services Building
Posting date	08/28/2025
Closing date	09/11/2025
Proposed Hire Date	10/01/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). * Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
Please describe your professional experience managing budgets, purchasing, and travel reconciliation.

(Open Ended Question)
How would you describe your skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Please list each as basic, intermediate, or advanced.

(Open Ended Question)
Please describe your professional experience using Banner Finance and an e-Procurement system in a University setting.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest