Procurement Assistant

Texas A&M University - Central Texas • Austin, TX

34d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Assistant, under general supervision, provides support for a variety of business activities by assisting in the support of the procurement functions within the Finance & Administration division. Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative assistance to the Manager, Contracts & Procurement Services and Procurement & HUB Coordinator in Finance & Administration division. Assists with budget reconciliation and reporting; reconciles non-travel card, travel card, and other university expense accounts as needed.
• Serves as a point of contact for A&M-Central Texas faculty, staff, and administration on procurement matters.
• Serves as a backup to the Procurement & HUB Coordinator as an approver of requisitions and related procurement processes in AggieBuy.
• Assists in the development of solutions and training in purchasing areas.
• Serves as liaison with the accounts payable team as needed in support of purchasing processes and coordination of training in these areas.
• Assists with related business procedures. Assists with the maintenance of business files.
• Composes standard and adhoc reports and business-related correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED