Procurement Services Specialist II
About The Position
The University of Louisville Contract Administration and Procurement Services Office is inviting applicants to apply for the Procurement Services Specialist II position. The primary job duties will include: 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. 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. Assist in software and e-procurement changes or upgrades. Represent the department/university conducting meetings in a professional, honest and ethical manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrative analytical problem solving
- Purchasing experience, to include knowledge of Kentucky Model Procurement Code
- Ability to negotiate issues
- Comfortable interacting with a diverse group of constituents
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PeopleSoft
- Experience with Workday
- Experience with OnBase
- Possess a positive, flexible attitude
- Ability to provide the highest level of customer service
- 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
- 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
- Assist in software and e-procurement changes or upgrades
- Represent the department/university conducting meetings in a professional, honest and ethical manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
