University of Louisville

Procurement Services Specialist II

University of Louisville$68K — $103K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Effective communication skills
  • Analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with PeopleSoft, Workday, and OnBase

Responsibilities

  • Compose and manage bids and supplier procurement contracts
  • Conduct supplier reviews including spend analysis and compliance checks
  • Develop contractor base for solicitations
  • Identify and assess departmental commodity needs
  • Serve as liaison between Procurement Services and external entities
  • Assist with special projects as required
  • Review and edit requisitions and purchase orders for assigned commodities

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote work option
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Engagement with a diverse community
  • Contribution to meaningful institutional projects
  • Supportive collaboration environment
Full Job Description

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R109093

Minimum 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)

Position Description:

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, demonstrate analytical problem solving, have purchasing experience, to include knowledge of Kentucky Model Procurement Code.  Can negotiate issues and have experience with PeopleSoft, Workday and OnBase.  The candidate will also be comfortable interacting with a diverse group of constituents and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.  Have a positive, flexible attitude and the ability to provide the highest level of customer service.  Proven self-starter with the ability to work under minimal direction and oversight as well as utilize critical thinking to make informed decisions and bring suggestions for improvement to management.  The desire to work within a team environment are essential qualities necessary to be successful in this position.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$103,067.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$68,711.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

About University of Louisville

The University of Louisville is a public research university located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was founded in 1798 and is the first city-owned public university in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in various fields, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing. The university is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, the Kentucky Autism Training Center, and the Center for Environmental Policy and Management. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing access to higher education for all.
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