{"id":19820,"date":"2026-05-26T18:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/purchasing-technician\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:23:32","slug":"purchasing-technician","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/purchasing-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>POSITION: \u00a0\u00a0 Purchasing Technician \u2013 Alabama Industries for the Blind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Base Supply Center, Moody Air Force Base<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Valdosta, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world\u2019s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state\u2019s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization\u2019s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB).\u00a0 AIB includes the manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama along with the operations of five Base Supply Centers in two states, which are located on Anniston Army Depot, Fort Rucker, Maxwell Air Force Base, Moody Air Force Base, Redstone Arsenal, and Robins Air Force Base.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) partners with the National Industries for the Blind and The AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program exists to create and enhance employment opportunities for individuals that are blind and\/or have significant disabilities as it promotes a workplace that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job equal to those employees without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Purchasing Technician role will be responsible for assisting in the operation of the purchasing in the operation of a Base Supply Center\/Individual Equipment Element in compliance with Javit\u2019s Wagner O\u2019Day Act, federal and military guidelines and Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will play a vital role in operations of the Base Supply Center as you will be a part of the AIB team in producing high quality work.\u00a0 This position reports to the Store Manager \u2013 Base Supply Center, Moody Air Force Base.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">High School Diploma or GED.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in purchasing related to customer service and\/or retail operations, including general office experience.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Minimum of one (1) year of experience with internet navigation, email, electronic file management, and basic software applications.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Must possess a REAL ID compliant STAR ID or valid U.S. Passport to access the military base.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, or have other significant disabilities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong><u>POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>Procurement &amp; Operational Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Technical Proficiency:<\/strong> Demonstrate computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Suite.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Contract Administration:<\/strong> Gain knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR\/DFAR) and Master Solicitations; read and interpret government contracts, orders, modifications, and waivers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Order Management:<\/strong> Prepare material orders and process them in a prescribed manner to complete sales while maintaining historical data for planning.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Procurement Documentation:<\/strong> Generate procurement packages, supplemental documentation, and purchase order requisitions for management approval.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Strategic Buying:<\/strong> Assist in maintaining a system for securing products through established buying guidelines.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>Vendor &amp; Customer Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Negotiation:<\/strong> Negotiate vendor warehousing and cost-saving measures to provide competitive quotes to customers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Database Management:<\/strong> Develop and maintain a vendor database including price quotations, schedules, and purchase history.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Customer Service:<\/strong> Follow up with customers regarding any delinquent shipments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>Inventory &amp; Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Inventory Control:<\/strong> Participate in annual and periodic physical inventory counts, including re-supplying stock on shelves.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>General Support:<\/strong> Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>Compliance, Professionalism &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Regulatory Adherence:<\/strong> Follow all AIDB policies and support the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance with the Javits-Wagner-O\u2019Day Act.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Ethical Conduct:<\/strong> Conduct all business ethically and lawfully.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Professional Attributes:<\/strong> Demonstrate a good attendance record, follow instructions, and deal pleasantly and courteously with the entire AIDB Team.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Professional Development:<\/strong> Attend conferences, in-service training, and other functions as directed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Safety &amp; Sensitivity:<\/strong> Comply with all safety requirements and attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six (6) months of employment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Cultural Competency:<\/strong> Develop an understanding of the cultures and needs of persons with sensory loss, ensuring all actions demonstrate respect.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><i>Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>SALARY:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $18.45 &#8211; $22.01 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scale C5 Rank 39\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><i><strong>Direct deposit is required.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><i><strong>The work schedule is based on 8 hours each day with a total of 40 hours each work week.\u00a0 This is not an exempt position, and is subject to overtime of the Fair Labor Standards Act.\u00a0<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>AIDB Benefits Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><i><strong>The annual employment period will be 260 days to include AIDB Benefits as established by the President and the Board of Trustees.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Teachers\u2019 Retirement System <u>https:\/\/www.rsa-al.gov\/trs\/<\/u>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Public Education Employees\u2019 Health Insurance Plan\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsa-al.gov\/peehip\/\">https:\/\/www.rsa-al.gov\/peehip\/<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Term Life Insurance<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave &amp; Paid Holidays)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Employee Assistance Services Program<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Focus on Upward Mobility Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 6\/9\/26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"15989","_ch_external_id":"11076291","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-06-26","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11076291\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[52],"class_list":["post-19820","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-business-finance-real-estate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/19820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=19820"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=19820"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=19820"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=19820"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=19820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}