Purchasing Technician CL2 University Store

The University of Southern Maines University Store is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Purchasing Technician to join our dynamic team. If you are organized thrive in a customer-facing environment and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes we encourage you to apply!

This position plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the University Store and eCampus book distribution services. The Purchasing Technician staffs the Portland eCampus book distribution and online order pickup location ensuring efficient and friendly service to students faculty and the broader campus just one recent month this position processed over 100 online ordersexcluding textbook ordersdemonstrating the fast-paced and essential nature of this role.

In addition to providing direct customer service and sales support the Purchasing Technician manages the receiving storage and restocking of the majority of the University Stores inventory. This includes coordinating merchandise flow across our retail locations in Portland and Gorham and our three textbook distribution sites located within campus libraries across all USM campuses.

As a key member of the University Store team this position helps ensure exceptional service to our campus community while supporting the stores continued growth and expansion of revenue addition this position works closely with our student employees. Throughthis role not only will you gain experience delegating tasks and coordinating small project teams you will have the opportunity to provide meaningfulmentorship to students throughout their career at USM.

The University Storeat the McGoldrick Center serves as the primary retail and campus resource center for students faculty staff and the broader USM community. It provides a wide range of products and services designed to support academic success and promote school spirit while supporting our local community.

This full-time position on the Portland campus with regular travel to Gorham for restocking as well as possible travel to Lewiston as needed. This position will receive a starting pay rate of $19.61/hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System.

The position also affords an excellent opportunity to pursue a bachelors or advanced degree through the Universitys generous tuition waiver benefit.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the Associated Clerical Office Laboratory and Technical Staff of the Universities of Maine (ACSUM).

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefitsfor full-time employees that include (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution
• Free access to the METRO system including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses

To learn more please review the Benefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing hands-on learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) or international degree equivalency
• Three years of retail procurement or inventory management experience.
• The ability to move and lift boxes
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

How to Apply:

Click on Apply Now or visit our USM Careers Pageand submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references

For full consideration please submit all required materials by November 9 2025.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. View the Universitys Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.

EEO Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law the System does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability (physical or mental) genetic information pregnancy or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education programs and activities and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 Orono ME 04469-5713 by calling 207.581.1226 or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinatorat Experience:

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