IT Procurement & Contracts Specialist

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi in Oxford is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of IT equipment, software, and services. You will coordinate quotes, vendor negotiations, contracts, and renewals, ensuring compliance with state and university policies, and maintaining accurate records.

Working with IT staff, campus departments, vendors, and Procurement, you will ensure timely delivery, cost tracking, stockroom management, and proper documentation of assets and charges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supports purchases of IT equipment, software, network infrastructure, supplies, and services.
• Works closely with IT staff, campus departments, vendors, Procurement, and other University offices.
• Uses the University’s purchasing, financial management, and inventory systems to process requests and maintain records.
• Applies University and State of Mississippi purchasing requirements to daily purchasing activities.
• Maintains stockroom supplies and coordinates equipment tracking and property documentation.
• Manages multiple purchasing requests and renewal deadlines while providing timely updates.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Mississippi in Oxford is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of IT equipment, software, and services. You will coordinate quotes, vendor negotiations, contracts, and renewals, ensuring compliance with state and university policies, and maintaining accurate records.

Working with IT staff, campus departments, vendors, and Procurement, you will ensure timely delivery, cost tracking, stockroom management, and proper documentation of assets and charges.