IT Buyer

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 . For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 . Department: IT Procurement Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The IT Buyer is a key member of the University’s IT Services team, providing tactical procurement support to achieve reliable, cost-efficient, and timely acquisition of goods and services. Functioning as an embedded buyer within IT Services, this position caters to campus-wide IT spend while ensuring strict compliance with state and university purchasing laws and institutional policies. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. Qualifications: Required Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent professional experience. Three (3) to four (4) years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or a related field applicable to IT acquisition. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Process IT-related requisitions into purchase orders and attends technical approval workflows; Prepare specifications for bids as directed; manages bid openings, evaluations, and vendor selection based on best value and delivery requirements; Review and/or manage the lifecycle of IT-related Supplier Contracts (SPCs) and service agreements; monitors contract balances and processes necessary amendments or renewals; Work closely with University staff and faculty to define product requirements and evaluate cost-saving alternatives for software licenses, hardware, and cloud solutions; Maintain relationships with vendors and Value Added Resellers (VARs) to obtain quotes and develop specifications for technical products; Expedite and review purchase order invoices; maintains accurate procurement records and documentation for all related IT purchases; Assist in the deployment of IT-specific procurement directives to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures; Provide a people-first customer service approach that is dedicated to continuous improvement through technology, lean process implementation, data analytics, and other industry best practice…

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