Procurement Associate: PO & Sourcing Expert

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a dedicated Purchasing Specialist to support departmental operations. This role involves managing requisitions, conducting competitive bidding for supplies and equipment, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in electronic purchasing systems. Preferred qualifications include experience with the Oracle Cloud Fusion platform and Microsoft Office Suite. Join Tulane in fostering a professional purchasing environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of purchasing or related experience required.
• Understanding of intermediate purchasing policies and principles.
• Proficiency with computers and online purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and process requisitions to generate purchase orders.
• Conduct competitive bidding processes for moderate to large purchases.
• Monitor exception and tracking reports to ensure timely order closure.

Skills

Intermediate purchasing policies and principles

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework

Tools

Oracle Cloud Fusion platform

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a dedicated Purchasing Specialist to support departmental operations. This role involves managing requisitions, conducting competitive bidding for supplies and equipment, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in electronic purchasing systems. Preferred qualifications include experience with the Oracle Cloud Fusion platform and Microsoft Office Suite. Join Tulane in fostering a professional purchasing environment.