Procurement & Admin Assistant (Lab & Office)

University of Kentucky; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an STEPS Administrative Assistant in Lexington, KY to support purchasing and procurement activities. You will prepare SRM e-catalog orders for office, laboratory supplies, computers, and equipment, while maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with university standards.

You will assist with accounts reconciliation, track animal inventories and sales, and provide general admin and financial support with confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Ability to take initiative.
• Professionalism.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with administrative systems and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Customer service mindset and commitment to supporting stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn systems such as SAP .

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing and procurement activities by preparing SRM e-catalog orders for office and laboratory supplies, computers, and technical equipment.
• Process and maintain purchasing documentation, including goods confirmations and supporting documentation, ensuring transactions comply with University requirements and standards.
• Support reconciliation of accounts.
• Track monthly animal inventories, and sales.
• Provide general administrative and financial support to the department, maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating accuracy, professionalism, and excellent customer service in all activities.

Skills

Initiative

Professionalism

Knowledge of University policies and U

Strong organizational skills

Experience with administrative systems

Excellent written and verbal comunicat

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking an STEPS Administrative Assistant in Lexington, KY to support purchasing and procurement activities. You will prepare SRM e-catalog orders for office, laboratory supplies, computers, and equipment, while maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with university standards.

You will assist with accounts reconciliation, track animal inventories and sales, and provide general admin and financial support with confidentiality and accuracy.