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Department: Procurement Services

Job Summary: Reviews and processes purchasing requests from departmental staff for products and/or services, in accordance with established University guidelines and procedures. Prepares procurement documentation and interacts with vendors and staff on day-to-day procurement matters.

Job Description:

• Reviews purchasing requests and related documents received from departmental staff to ensure compliance with established University procurement guidelines and procedures.
• Assists in preparing procurement bid specifications and proposal scope of work statements.
• Validates and reconciles or refers vendor payment discrepancies as appropriate.
• Maintains vendor files and procurement information.
• Provides routine advice and support to staff on procurement process and documentation issues; may provide assistance in user training and problem resolution.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's (Required)

Experience: Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation: $42,640.00 - $63,980.80

Interview Requirement: Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.