Purchasing Specialist

Salary: $38,993.00 - $50,466.00 Annually
Location : Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-10
Division: Finance and Administrative Services
Opening Date: 02/11/2026


Job Summary
Under the direction of the Purchasing and Capital Improvements Manager, performs technical functions in purchasing, and inventory management. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, assisting with fixed asset inventory, and ensuring compliance with purchasing laws and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process, sort, distribute, and file purchase orders.
• Post requisitions to computer and to log.
• Tracks status of orders with vendors to insure timely delivery.
• Receives and verifies goods against purchase orders.
• Create new vendor accounts in Colleague.
• Verify and disburse supplies from central stores and order supplies as needed for central stores.
• Assists in updating and maintaining central stores catalog and annual central stores inventory.
• Oversees all aspects of vehicle maintenance including managing repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for listing, selling, and coordinating client pick-up of all surplus property including scrap metal.
• Assist with intermittent and annual equipment inventory audits.
• Provide back-up to Purchasing and Capital Project Manager including but not limited to approving and processing e-requisitions after auditing for completeness, accuracy and adherence to purchasing policies.
• Assist with the college's competitive purchasing process.
• Assist with year-end closeout, audits, and inspections.

• Serves on institutional committees as appointed.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of PCs and related software.
• Inventory control systems and fixed asset management.
• Purchasing laws, rules, and regulations affecting the college.
• Computer systems (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, Datatel, e-procurement, etc.).
• NC Community College System equipment guidelines.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a PC and related software.
• Calculate prices, discounts, and extended totals.
• Establish effective working relationships with administrators, employees, vendors, and others.
• Communicate laws and procedures relating to procurement, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Drive a forklift.

College-wide Expectations: WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC's campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

• Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.
• Understands and supports the college's mission, vision, and values.
• Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.
• Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• One - Three years of experience in purchasing, equipment coordination, and general office operations.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to focus

Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.

Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer . In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.


Why Join Wilson Community College?

At Wilson Community College, we believe in the power of community, education, and excellence. You'll work in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation, state benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
LONGEVITY
Longevity is a yearly lump-sum payment you receive after working 10 years:
Years of Service Longevity Rate
Less than 10 0% of Salary
10 but less than 15 1.5% of Salary
15 but less than 20 2.25% of Salary
20 but less than 25 3.25% of Salary
25 or More 4.5% of Salary

ANNUAL LEAVE
Years of Service Hours Earned Mo
Less than 5 9.33 Hours
5 but less than 10 11.33 Hours
10 but less than 15 13.33 Hours
15 but less than 20 15.33 Hours
20 or more years 17.33 Hours

You can carry up to 240 hours over every year. The rollover occurs in June of each year.

SICK LEAVE
You earn 12 days per year (8 hours per month). This leave can accumulate indefinitely. When you retire, available sick hours will convert to creditable service with the Retirement System.

HOLIDAYS
New Years
M.L. King, Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day (may be taken at Winter Break)
Thanksgiving (2 days)
Winter Break

The sum of all paid holidays will not exceed 12 days. Employees may be required to take paid leave or leave without pay for days other than the 12 specified holidays.

HEALTH INSURANCE
You may join the State Health Plan. There is an employee contribution to the State Health Plan; however, the State pays a portion of the monthly premium as well. Dependents may also be covered. You may elect 70/30 coverage or 80/20 coverage. Upon retirement, coverage may continue; however, it depends on the conditions under which you retire. It should be noted that insurance premiums are expensive, and rates/coverage may change annually. Open enrollment allows for changes to be made to your health coverage, and it is usually conducted in October each year.


RETIREMENT
Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS)

Six percent of your gross salary as pre-taxed dollars goes into your retirement account monthly. A death benefit of one time's your annual salary (minimum $25,000 and maximum $50,000) is provided to you once you have been in the system for one year. Once you have completed five years in the system, you are considered to be vested.

Unreduced Retirement Benefits are available as follow:
Age 65 with 5 years of service
Age 60 with 25 years of service
Any age with 30 years of service

Disability Income Plan:
Is provided through TSERS. The plan provides short-term benefits after one year in the system. After a sixty-day waiting period, the plan pays 50% of
your salary and longevity up to $3,000 per month for one year.
It also provides long-term benefits after you are vested (5 years in the system). The plans pays 65% of your salary and longevity, up to $3900 per month until the disability ends. Long-term benefits include health coverage and the death benefit. Payments will be reduced if you are receiving social security disability benefits or workers compensation benefits.

WORKERS COMPENSATION
Upon an accidental injury on the job, you will be covered by Workers Compensation. You should notify your supervisor and Human Resources immediately when an accident or injury on the job occurs.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS
401(K), 457
529 College Tuition Plan
NC Flex Benefits
Colonial Life


FREE TUITON
Full-time college employees may enroll in one curriculum or continuing education course per semester at the College without tuition or registration fee charges.

PERSONAL OBSERVANCE DAY
Eligible employees may receive 8 hours of paid leave on a single day of personal significance each calendar year. May include days of cultural and/or religious importance, but it is not limited to those. It may be any day that is significant to the eligible employee.

FOUNDATION YMCA OF WILSON
Full-time Wilson Community College employees are eligible for a corporate discount with the Foundation YMCA of Wilson.