Procurement Specialist

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Procurement Specialist will work with university constituents to manage various procurement related functions from inception to completion. The incumbent will utilize contractual authority in the development and review of all procurement related contracts. The incumbent will assist in training staff in procurement procedures. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist will assist in the management, maintenance, and implementation of various aspects of the university’s procurement system and ERP System. The Procurement Specialist also provides specialized, high level administrative and professional support to the procurement office, and further oversees, tracks, and maintains the department budget.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree required.

Experience: 1 year in a role related to procurement, customer service, and/or financial reporting/database use. 1 year in a position related to Higher Education.


Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 30% - Manages the daily operations and administration of the procurement department, including ERP and E-Procurement systems, including review and analysis of procurement related documents including, but not limited to, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and contracts. - (Essential)


• 15% - Assists University departments with procurement related needs. - (Essential)


• 15% - Provides training and does testing on current and new technologies, programs, and services related to procurement. - (Essential)


• 15% - Prepares, reconciles, and analyzes detailed financial reports. Provides budget preparation, tracking, and analysis along with other financial tasks. - (Essential)


• 15% - Supports office function by providing high level, specialized administrative support to support the department’s mission of efficiency and high level customer services. - (Essential)


• 10% - Supports the office by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)