Ultimate Staffing | Procurement Specialist
1 day ago
Job Summary:
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement process for the university, ensuring efficient and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and procedures. This role involves working closely with vendors, faculty, staff, and student accounts to coordinate purchasing activities, negotiate contracts, and support the financial needs of the institution.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Management:
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to secure the best value for goods and services.
- Conduct vendor evaluations and maintain an approved vendor list.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure favorable terms for the university.
Procurement Operations:
- Manage the procurement process, including soliciting bids, issuing purchase orders, and tracking shipments.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, state regulations, and federal laws.
- Monitor and maintain records of purchases and transactions for audit purposes.
Student Accounts Collaboration:
- Work with student accounts to manage procurement related to student programs, activities, and events.
- Support departments in processing student-related transactions, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely payments.
Budget and Cost Control:
- Assist in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring for various departments.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficient procurement strategies.
Training and Support:
- Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students on procurement procedures and systems.
- Train stakeholders on purchasing platforms and tools.
Continuous Improvement:
- Assess and improve procurement policies and processes to enhance efficiency and transparency.
- Stay updated on market trends and best practices in procurement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in an educational or public sector setting.
- Proven experience working with vendors and managing vendor relationships.
- Familiarity with student accounts and university procurement processes is a plus.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards.
Please email your resume to May Mullen at
Job Summary:
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement process for the university, ensuring efficient and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and procedures. This role involves working closely with vendors, faculty, staff, and student accounts to coordinate purchasing activities, negotiate contracts, and support the financial needs of the institution.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Management:
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to secure the best value for goods and services.
Conduct vendor evaluations and maintain an approved vendor list.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure favorable terms for the university.
Procurement Operations:
Manage the procurement process, including soliciting bids, issuing purchase orders, and tracking shipments.
Ensure compliance with university policies, state regulations, and federal laws.
Monitor and maintain records of purchases and transactions for audit purposes.
Student Accounts Collaboration:
Work with student accounts to manage procurement related to student programs, activities, and events.
Support departments in processing student-related transactions, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely payments.
Budget and Cost Control:
Assist in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring for various departments.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficient procurement strategies.
Training and Support:
Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students on procurement procedures and systems.
Train stakeholders on purchasing platforms and tools.
Continuous Improvement:
Assess and improve procurement policies and processes to enhance efficiency and transparency.
Stay updated on market trends and best practices in procurement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in an educational or public sector setting.
Proven experience working with vendors and managing vendor relationships.
Familiarity with student accounts and university procurement processes is a plus.
Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards.
Please email your resume to May Mullen at mmullen@ultimatestaffing.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
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