Purchasing Assistant

Franklin University has a full-time position available for a Purchasing Assistant. Responsibilities include: 

• Receiving all deliveries against purchase orders
• Receiving goods and services into the business system
• Receiving all incoming packages and controlled mail pieces
• Make entries onto the package log and deliver them to the customer
• Maintain inventory of all items stored in the Purchasing Storeroom and the warehouse
• Providing monthly reports
• Prepare usage reports for food and beverage items on a weekly basis
• Process and deliver all items listed on Inventory Requests received from the various University departments
• Make daily mail deliveries to all on-campus departments
• Assist with processing of outgoing mail
• Serve as backup to the Purchasing Specialist
• Maintain the storage area and warehouse spaces in a clean and organized fashion
• Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.

The successful candidate will have previous inventory management experience.  Must be detail oriented; possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Candidates must possess a strong customer-centered philosophy and develop an understanding of, and agreement with, Franklin University’s principles and values.

Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program, free parking, free undergraduate tuition for employees and their immediate families, and graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees.

Please forward resume with a letter of application and salary requirements (as attachment in MS Word format) by email titled “Purchasing Assistant” to: resume@franklin.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer