"Procurement Specialist"

Procurement Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Emergency Medicine

Position #: 00840101 - Requisition #: 37710

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for a Procurement Specialist (Finance and Accounting Senior Professional). This is a full-time, University Staff (non-classified) position that will be responsible for providing procurement and contract support to with the Department of Emergency Medicine, in the School of Medicine. In addition, this role is responsible for navigating financial systems and administrative activities, as well as supporting decisions made by the Chair, Vice Chair of Finance & Administration and Asst. Director of Finance & Administration by performing a variety of business and procurement operations. The Finance/Accounting Sr. Professional will provide high quality and creative solutions and support at operational levels.

Procurement employees in this area are responsible for the following tasks:

• Responsible for managing procurement and budget activities. This includes overseeing travel and procurement card transactions and conducting financial audits and reports. Ensures all expenditures align with institutional policies and allowable use guidelines.
• Create and oversee requisitions, purchase orders, payment vouchers, Interdepartmental transfers, medical affiliate payments, UCHealth vendor agreements, subrecipient invoicing, and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain systems for tracking vendor and subrecipient invoices
• Coordinate and oversee independent contractors from start to finish including statement of work, new supplier registration, invoice approval, and track invoice payments.
• Facilitate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Process and monitor expense reimbursements.
• Assists in other financial duties, including gift card purchases, cash handling, deposits, billing, accounts payable, and account management.
• Oversee purchasing for Emergency Medicine including supplies, equipment, subscriptions, and process documents to establish contracts for vendors for services.
• Collaborate with procurement and grants team to prioritize workflow
• Assists with placing orders and oversees the supply-purchasing process, seeking input and authorization for advanced or critical decisions.
• Coordinates workflow processes and audits and maintains maximum efficiency.
• Maintains budgetary related records in accordance with University standards.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. ... (abbreviated for brevity, full details in original)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of professional experience in finance and/or contract management.
  + Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of professional, progressively responsible experience in finance and/or contract management.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel.
• Higher education accounting experience.
• Experience with contract administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.
• Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the department.
• Strong problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to represent the University in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand complex systems and guide other personnel with regard to their use.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic and commitment to high standards.
• Strong financial management and ability to manage funds from a variety of sources.
• Must have a high degree of technical skills in procurement.
• Knowledge of various CU, CU Medicine, UCH and University policies, rules and regulations pertaining to financial matters.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Hayley Tuttle, Hayley.tuttle@cuanaschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/24/25.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $55,944 - $66,370.