Procurement Specialist

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

4d • $50,000 - $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the point of contact for a specific area of expertise. Provides knowledge and experience of subject matters. Assists with ensuring day to day operations, policies, procedures, and guidelines are followed in particular areas.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business and two years buying experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Identifies problems, evaluates facts, and reaches sound decisions/judgments to ensure accountability in procurement and contract practices, including established laws, policies and regulations. Responds positively to internal and external customer requirements; provides training to customers. Acts as liaison between vendors & the University in procurement & contract related matters; monitors vendor performance. Implement and follow the University’s Procurement Policy requirement that diverse suppliers must be solicited in all procurement categories.
• Analyzes requisitions to ensure specifications are clear & accurate. Performs complex procurement activities including RFP/RFQ processes and approving procurement documents within authority; consults with researcher/faculty/staff to ensure accuracy & fair bid proposal results in accordance with established laws and ethical standards.
• Conducts product & strategic sourcing research; analyzes eprocurement data & makes recommendations regarding specific contracting needs, supplier enablements & negotiates improved or new contracts with suppliers.
• Monitors applicable regulations to keep apprised of applicable policies, procedures, and laws. Conducts negotiations and develops final purchase order/contract documents; organizes each file to include all documentation that results in a self-explanatory file for audit.
• Reviews & provides approval to sole source justification requests in accordance with policies, procedures and state laws; formulates recommendation for sole source approval to supervisor. Prepares high dollar purchase documents for supervisor, executive level and/or Fiscal Review approvals.
• Assists in preparation of various reports; attends small & minority business fairs, trade shows, and seminars to develop professional skills; and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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