Campus Procurement Specialist and Contracts Advisor

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS seeks a Procurement Specialist to coordinate the acquisition of goods and services for campus departments. This full-time, on-site role requires strong knowledge of procurement standards, contract administration, and stakeholder collaboration.

You will manage requisitions, RFQs/RFPs, and contracts, provide guidance, and help ensure compliance with university and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient procurement operations across the university.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in procurement or related field.
• Each 30 hours of college coursework can substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions for compliance with university policies and procurement rules.
• Coordinate sourcing activities including RFQs and RFPs while following regulations.
• Manage contracts from creation to monitoring and renewal.
• Collaborate with departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet purchasing needs.
• Develop training materials to promote understanding of procurement policies.
• Support process improvements and supplier engagement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement principles

Sourcing methods

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Unimarket

Jaggaer

Workday

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS seeks a Procurement Specialist to coordinate the acquisition of goods and services for campus departments. This full-time, on-site role requires strong knowledge of procurement standards, contract administration, and stakeholder collaboration.

You will manage requisitions, RFQs/RFPs, and contracts, provide guidance, and help ensure compliance with university and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient procurement operations across the university.