Procurement Services Specialist I

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

7d • $54,318 - $81,529 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Louisville Contract Administration and Procurement Services Office is inviting applicants to apply for the Contract Specialist I position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Grade 6 (Salaried)

Nice To Haves

• Communicate effectively
• Demonstrate analytical problem solving
• Purchasing experience, to include knowledge of Kentucky Model Procurement Code.
• Ability to negotiate issues
• Experience with Workday Financials.
• Comfortable interacting with a diverse group of constituents
• Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Positive, flexible attitude
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work under minimal direction and oversight
• Utilize critical thinking to make informed decisions and bring suggestions for improvement to management.
• Desire to work within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Composing and managing bids, composing and managing supplier procurement contracts, conducting supplier reviews including spend analysis and supplier compliance to contractual terms and conditions, and audits as necessary.
• Review sole source purchases and memorandums of agreement.
• Identify departmental and University need for commodity contractual requirement.
• Serve as the department liaison between Procurement Services and outside entities.
• Provide assistance on special projects.
• Review existing state statutes and proposed revisions and advise of potential effects on existing operations.
• Review/edit requisitions, purchase orders and approve all transactions for assigned commodities in Workday Financials.
• Assist with e-procurement changes or upgrades.
• Represent the department/university conducting meetings in a professional, honest and ethical manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level