IT Purchases & Contracts Lead

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

Job summary

The University of Mississippi’s IT Procurement team is seeking a dedicated IT Procurement Specialist to manage purchases of equipment, software, and services in alignment with university policies. You will coordinate quotes, bids, and contracts, maintain records, and ensure timely delivery across IT projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing requests, negotiating with vendors, tracking orders, and ensuring accurate cost allocation and renewals, while supporting staff with purchasing guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years of relevant purchasing experience required.
• Ability to review and process purchasing requests with complete specs and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing requests for complete specs, account info, and approvals.
• Obtain vendor quotes, prepare requests in SAP, and document bids and contracts.
• Track orders to delivery, provide status updates, and resolve backorders or issues.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and records, resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor renewal deadlines and coordinate timely contract renewals.
• Maintain stockroom inventories and equipment location records.
• Provide purchasing guidance to staff and maintain organized reporting records.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Purchasing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

The University of Mississippi’s IT Procurement team is seeking a dedicated IT Procurement Specialist to manage purchases of equipment, software, and services in alignment with university policies. You will coordinate quotes, bids, and contracts, maintain records, and ensure timely delivery across IT projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing requests, negotiating with vendors, tracking orders, and ensuring accurate cost allocation and renewals, while supporting staff with purchasing guidance