Inventory and Purchasing Processor - Enterprise Physical Operations

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Inventory & Purchasing Processor coordinates and performs functions related to the acquisition, tracking, storage and handling of tools, equipment and materials for the Enterprise Physical Operations - Danforth department, including the processing of service contracts and the monitoring of financial accounts within the department.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties associated with the procurement of parts and materials, including tracking, storage, delivery, pickup and physical receiving.
• Creates and approves transactions in the financial system including purchase orders, change orders, blanket orders, check requests, budget adjustments, ID's and journals.
• Communicates and coordinates with customers, project stakeholders and departments and relays/resolves issues as they arise.
• Monitors the account balances for funds and communicates account balances with managers as needed.
• Serves as department liaison regarding procurement processes and policies.
• Conducts inventory spot checks and tool inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Stockroom or warehouse.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• Exposure to moving machinery

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Occasional lifting (25 - 50 lbs).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Simple hand tools.
• Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Purchasing/Warehouse/Inventory Control (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience processing financial transactions in a fund accounting in a professional environment is preferred.
• Ability to anticipate issues
• Knowledgeable of project processes such as creating charters, project scope and objectives and overall project delivery process.
• Knowledgeable in creating and facilitating user training for University systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy, Customer Interactions, Customer Service, Interpersonal Interactions, Liaison Communications, Needs Assessment, Oral Communications, Proactive Behavior, Professional Standards, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, Written Communication

Grade

G07-H

Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one''s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.