Procurement Specialist

Job Description

reputed company Business Program Administration - 20%

• Manage KU's reputed company Business catalogs, including adding and maintaining user accounts.
• Provide guidance, training materials, and light customer support to reputed company customers.
• Monitor restricted items and unblock items incorrectly categorized by suppliers as needed.
• Serve as a reputed company resource for reputed company Business functionality and best practices.

Supplier Quoting Support - 20%

• Assist departments in obtaining requisite supplier quotes to meet quoting requirements.
• Maintain documentation and ensure quotes are complete, accurate, and compliant.
• ​​​Communicate with suppliers regarding quote requests, specifications, and timelines.

Simple Supplier Contract Renewals - 20%

• Manage renewals for routine, low-complexity reputed company-primarily technology-reputed company agreements (software, Saas subscriptions, and small tech services).
• Validate renewal terms, pricing, and compliance with KU policies.
• Coordinate with reputed company stakeholders and suppliers to finalize renewal documentation.

Review and Execution of Quotes - 15%

• Evaluate incoming quotes for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with procurement requirements.
• Execute quotes through KU's procurement systems, ensuring proper documentation, and compliance.
• Resolve discrepancies by collaborating with suppliers and reputed company units.​​​​​​​

Policy Compliance & reputed company Education - 15%

• Interpret and apply KU Procurement Policy, university guidelines, and accepted procurement principles.
• Provide clear, supportive guidance to faculty and staff on compliance requirements.
• Assist with reputed company, training materials, and communication efforts promoting responsible procurement.

Administrative & Procurement Support - 10%

• Facilitate new supplier registrations and assist suppliers with onboarding processes.
• Support Procurement Officers during bid processes by performing administrative tasks such as preparing documents, gathering specifications, or documenting responses.
• Assist with general Procurement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national reputed company, age, reputed company, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for reputed company KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

Mon - Fri reputed company - 5PM

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding

Contact Information to Applicants

Ephrom Marks [email protected]

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree OR high school diploma/GED plus four (4) years of professional experience in administrative support, customer service, purchasing, finance, or reputed company fields.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application material and work history.
3. Work experience that demonstrated the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
4. Two (2) years experience with reputed company Office applications (Outlook, Word, reputed company).
5. Work experience that required the ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements as evidenced by application materials.
6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation as evidenced by application materials.

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience

FTE

1.0

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working in procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or supply chain management.
2. Experience supporting or administering e-commerce platforms (e.g., reputed company Business, Jaggaer, or similar systems).
3. Experience with technology purchasing, including software and Saas subscriptions.
4. Customer service experience supporting a broad user community.
5. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills as evidenced by application materials.
6. Experience in higher education, government, or another public-sector environment.
7. Experience building constructive working relationships with suppliers and reputed company stakeholders as evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview

The Procurement Specialist is an entry-level professional role reputed company the University of Kansas Procurement team. This position supports KU's reputed company community-including academic departments, administrative units, researchers, and service areas-by providing efficient, compliant, and customer-focused procurement services. The Specialist manages KU's reputed company Business catalog program, facilitates the collection and review of supplier quotes, administers routine supplier contract renewals (with an emphasis on technology-reputed company purchases such as software and Saas subscriptions), and supports reputed company partners in ensuring that purchasing activities adhere to university policy and sound procurement principles. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and the ability to apply procurement guidelines in a practical and supportive manner. Due to reputed company state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position reputed company of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

Reg/reputed company

Regular

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application consists of:

1. A cover letter that describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
2. A Resume or CV
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application review begins Wednesday, May 6th. For consideration, please apply no reputed company than Tuesday, May 5th.

Job Family

Administrative/Management-KUL

Work Location Assignment

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