Acquisitions Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ellicott City, United States Howard County Library System Full time

HCLS is looking for Acquisitions Specialist to join its Materials Management team In this role, you will:

  • Processes invoices and prepares payments for materials purchased for the collection
  • Searches the automated system (Polaris) for purchase orders and invoices
  • Verifies vendor confirmation of orders
  • Tracks, monitors, and resolves order-fulfillment issues
  • Verifies order status and prepares corresponding payment vouchers as necessary
  • Verifies and tracks deadlines and pricing terms as needed
  • Works closely with several stakeholders (the Selectors, the Processing Supervisor, Procurement Specialist, and Senior Accounts Payable Specialist) to ensure departmental mission and goals are met
  • Provides backup support for Materials/Acquisition Specialist
  • Provides backup support for Marina Processing tasks (ILL)
  • Provides support for Processing tasks when needed
  • Assists Selectors with projects when needed
  • Assists with special projects and collections such as DIY, Art, Video Games, Toys, etc. when needed
  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures
Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills
  • Some college or college degree preferred
  • Knowledge of Polaris system a plus
  • Bookkeeping experience preferred
  • 3-5 years of customer service experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to understand and retain detailed instructions
  • Ability to input and retrieve data accurately
  • Computer proficiency (Ability to use programs and applications such as the Internet, Office 365 tools, and specialized online databases)
  • Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Demonstrated passion for investigating problems and analyzing information
  • Demonstrated grace under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to be positive, adaptable, and forward thinking
  • Possesses a sense of humor
Physical Standards
  • Job allows for some variance in work routine and considerable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and sitting
  • In addition, some strenuous activity is required, such as carrying bags or boxes of books or arranging rooms for classes and events.
Additional Information
  • Position located at the Administrative Branch
  • Grade 4; Salary $18.89 - $33.13/hour
  • Works under the supervision of the Director of Collection Development
  • Part-time; 20 hours per week, typically Monday - Friday between 8 am and 5 pm
  • Position closes Monday, August 5, 2024


EEO STATEMENT

Howard County's diversity is its greatest asset. Howard County Library System embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. All communities, including communities of color and immigrant communities, are fundamental to our spirit of service, workforce and long-term success. Equity and empowerment are top priorities. We believe all Howard County residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. Among our goals is for our workforce to reflect the community it serves. We are actively working to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Howard County Library System takes pride in providing equal employment opportunities.

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