Operations & Procurement Lead — Hybrid Role

cu; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid time off

Vacation 22 days/year

Sick days 15/year

Tuition benefit

Eco Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, CO is seeking an Operations & Procurement Specialist to support the Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics department. You will handle procurement, travel, and office operations while supporting researchers and faculty.

The role involves coordinating scientific equipment purchases, internship programs, and meeting logistics. A strong candidate has Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience with university systems and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of professional experience in business administration, procurement, or related operations.
• Experience with University systems such as Concur, Marketplace, HCM, EMS, etc.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support for department members including mail, phone lists, supplies, and space management.
• Collect and record monthly personnel time data and produce bi-annual audit reports.
• Manage internship programs including applications and travel arrangements.
• Serve as backup approver for conference room scheduling and communicate scheduling details.
• Handle all procurement transactions including PO, PCard, travel, and reimbursements.
• Coordinate new Marketplace requests and assist with invoice processing and discrepancies.
• Support leadership with calendaring, travel arrangements, and expense reconciliation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

Time management

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Concur

Marketplace

HCM

EMS

Mac OS

Zoom

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, CO is seeking an Operations & Procurement Specialist to support the Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics department. You will handle procurement, travel, and office operations while supporting researchers and faculty.

The role involves coordinating scientific equipment purchases, internship programs, and meeting logistics. A strong candidate has Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience with university systems and procurement processes.