Athletics Procurement Lead — Gear & Equipment

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Athletics Purchasing Officer to lead the procurement of athletic apparel, equipment and related services for all 21 varsity programs. You will act as the primary purchasing agent for the Athletics department, coordinating with Head Coaches, Equipment Room, and the Athletic Business Office.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong Excel skills, and purchasing experience; familiarity with Workday or inventory systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Business, Finance (or related).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Purchasing work experience.
• Experience with Workday a plus.
• Familiarity with software ordering/tracking/inventory systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Athletics primary purchasing agent for goods and services overseeing payables and receivables for the department.
• Works directly with Head Coaches and/or Staff, along with the Equipment Room and Athletic Business Office staff relative to purchases.
• Approves and processes all Athletics Purchasing Request Forms received.
• Maintain processes and procedures for all items ordered and received.
• Informs applicable staff when items are processed, pending, or received.
• Confirms receipt of items to the Howard Accounts payable for payment purposes.
• Maintain constant contact with vendor during procurement process.
• Assists with monthly and annual Athletics Business Office reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing experience

Workday experience

Inventory software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Job description

Howard University is seeking an Athletics Purchasing Officer to lead the procurement of athletic apparel, equipment and related services for all 21 varsity programs. You will act as the primary purchasing agent for the Athletics department, coordinating with Head Coaches, Equipment Room, and the Athletic Business Office.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong Excel skills, and purchasing experience; familiarity with Workday or inventory systems is a plus.