Procurement Services Specialist II

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

1d•$68,711 - $103,067•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Louisville Contract Administration and Procurement Services Office is inviting applicants to apply for the Procurement Specialist II position. This position is a hybrid remote setting and relocation is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Grade 8 (Salaried)

Nice To Haves

Communicate effectively
Demonstrate analytical problem solving
Purchasing experience, to include knowledge of Kentucky Model Procurement Code.
Can negotiate issues
Experience with PeopleSoft, Workday and OnBase.
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.
Develop contractor base for solicitations.
Identify departmental and University need for commodity contractual requirement.
Serve as the department liaison between Procurement Services and outside entities.
Help 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.
Assist in software and e-procurement changes or upgrades.
Represent the department/university conducting meetings in a professional, honest and ethical manner.