Purchasing Operations Coordinator

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Purchasing Operations Coordinator Classification Title Department Purchasing Work Location Main Campus Duties

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, the Purchasing Operations Coordinator provides critical operational and compliance support for the college's purchasing and travel functions. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of purchasing and travel processes by assisting with purchasing activities and reviewing and overseeing employee travel related approvals for compliance, helps maintain accurate vendor documentation and relationships, ensuring processes algin with state and institutional policies. The Purchasing Operations Coordinator is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manage and review Travel Authorization requests, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with college procedures including registration, transportation and lodging and necessary documentation.

2. Provide guidance and pre-submission quality review of employee travel reimbursement expense entries to improve accuracy and policy compliance, supporting Accounts Payable audit and processing functions.

3. Develop, coordinate, and deliver training and presentations on purchasing and travel processes, procedures, and systems.

4. Support vendor sourcing and communications, ensuring required documentation is collected, accurate and compliant with college standards.

5. Maintain accurate and up to date records, databases and reporting systems related to purchasing, travel and vendor activities.

6. Assist with creation of purchase orders as needed.

7. Research and recommend sources for supplies, materials, and services, including participation in consortiums, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

8. Maintain and update purchasing and travel procedural documentation, including procedures, user guides, intranet resources, ensuring accessibility and clarity for end users.

9. Support credit card reconciliation and processing by validating transactions and statements to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to payment processing.

10. Compile, analyze, and prepare reports, audits, correspondence, and other documentation required for institutional or state guidelines including, but not limited to; State CEI/BEP reports, Open Purchase order reports, etc.

11. Support inventory and asset management activities including the coordination of the redistribution or repurposing of college assets.

12. Facilitate data collection and information gathering for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) mandates, internal and external audits, and special inquiries as directed.

13. Manage sensitive and confidential documentation with discretion, accuracy, and organization.

14. Support and obtain vendor quotations for products and services as directed.

15. Assist the ergonomics committee in assessing work environments and provide strategic recommendations to optimize college workstations and campus facilities.

16. Provide operational and administrative support to the Purchasing Department and Finance Division.

17. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of enhanced workflows, controls, and customer service practices as it applies to the position.

18. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's degree in business administration/communication or business-related field.

Minimum three (3) years of responsible experience in managing projects, workflows and presentations and financial related reporting and operations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Internet use required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to handle classified and confidential material and maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to exercise judgment and initiative
• Must be capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Must be attentive to detail.

Position Status Full Time Hours

General Hours

Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Salary/Wage $54,700-$68,000 (plus exceptional benefits) Hourly/Salary Salaried Benefits

FT Professionals Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance, Optional life
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tuition waiver
• SURS Retirement plan
• Vacation Days
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit our site to review specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category at www. morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins 09/04/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AP00582P Open Date 08/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with required materials prior to review date for best consideration.

For more information, contact

hr@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5704

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum three (3) years of experience in managing projects, workflow, presentations, and financial related reporting/operation?

• Yes, I meet this requirement

• No

• • Do you have the minimum of a Bachelor's degree?

• YES

• NO

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document