Department: FINANCE
Position Category: Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for effectively working with University departments on the requisition process, and creating purchase orders while using analytical skills to identify mistakes and inefficiencies. The Purchasing Coordinator will setup all new vendors and serve as administrator for the University Procurement Card program.
Preferred Qualifications
preferred bachelor degree in business or related field; *5+ years effective and relevant purchasing responsibility or an equivalent combination of education and experience; *computer experience in Ellucian Colleague preferred, Microsoft Office; *ability to make decisions in accordance with procedures, laws and regulations and to apply these to work problems.
Campus: Harrogate
Posting Number: S05477P
Job Open Date: 09/17/2026
Job Close Date: 01/17/2027
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at [contact details available in the full listing] or [contact details available in the full listing].
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
Position Category: Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for effectively working with University departments on the requisition process, and creating purchase orders while using analytical skills to identify mistakes and inefficiencies. The Purchasing Coordinator will setup all new vendors and serve as administrator for the University Procurement Card program.
Preferred Qualifications
preferred bachelor degree in business or related field; *5+ years effective and relevant purchasing responsibility or an equivalent combination of education and experience; *computer experience in Ellucian Colleague preferred, Microsoft Office; *ability to make decisions in accordance with procedures, laws and regulations and to apply these to work problems.
Campus: Harrogate
Posting Number: S05477P
Job Open Date: 09/17/2026
Job Close Date: 01/17/2027
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at [contact details available in the full listing] or [contact details available in the full listing].
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
- promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large