Procurement Specialist

Description
Serves as the point of contact for a specific area of expertise. Provides knowledge and experience of subject matters. Assists with ensuring day to day operations, policies, procedures, and guidelines are followed in particular areas.

Responsibilities

• Identifies problems, evaluates facts, and reaches sound decisions/judgments to ensure
  accountability in procurement and contract practices, including established laws, policies and 
  regulations. Responds positively to internal and external customer requirements; provides training 
  to customers. Acts as liaison between vendors & the University in procurement & contract related matters; monitors vendor performance. Implement and follow the University’s Procurement Policy requirement that diverse suppliers must be solicited in all procurement categories. 
• Analyzes requisitions to ensure specifications are clear & accurate. Performs complex procurement activities including RFP/RFQ processes and approving procurement documents within authority; consults with researcher/faculty/staff to ensure accuracy & fair bid proposal results in accordance with established laws and ethical standards. 
• Conducts product & strategic sourcing research; analyzes eprocurement data & makes  recommendations regarding specific contracting needs, supplier enablements & negotiates improved or new contracts with suppliers. 
• Monitors applicable regulations to keep apprised of applicable policies, procedures, and laws. Conducts negotiations and develops final purchase order/contract documents; organizes each file to include all documentation that results in a self-explanatory file for audit. 
• Reviews & provides approval to sole source justification requests in accordance with policies, procedures and state laws; formulates recommendation for sole source approval to supervisor. Prepares high dollar purchase documents for supervisor, executive level and/or Fiscal Review approvals. 
• Assists in preparation of various reports; attends small & minority business fairs, trade shows, 
  and seminars to develop professional skills; and other duties as assigned. 
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business 
• 2 years buying experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience

 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.