Procurement Specialist I

Universities of Wisconsin • La Crosse, WI

20h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Procurement Director, this position is responsible for coordinating activities involved with the procurement of goods and services for university departments and units. In this capacity, the Procurement Specialist I assists and advises campus personnel regarding the proper procurement process and mechanism for purchases. This position will also assist with campus print and is responsible for adhering to the Department of Administration (DOA) regulations for print purchases and includes developing, conducting, and awarding bids. This position reviews and dispatches purchase orders, supports responses to purchasing records requests, collects and verifies documentation, ensures contract compliance, and enters information into purchasing enterprise systems and databases for the institution. This position is a temporary up to six month appointment with potential to be renewed based on need. The review of applications starts on March 14, 2026. Applications received on or before March 14th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively in face-to-face, oral, written, and electronic forms.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the ability to use web-based communication tools (Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom, etc.).
• Work experience providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and team-centric environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret policies and regulations.
• Ability to work independently, as well as function effectively in a team and with diverse groups.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations.
• Ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task and manage concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of purchasing work experience.
• Work experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge or experience with Perceptive Content, Qualtrics, Visio, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Print Management
• Procurement Support and Order Processing
• Other Items

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree