Procurement Specialist - Part-Time, Workday & Contracts

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to support procurement and financial operations. This part-time role processes requisitions, issues purchase orders, and ensures compliance with university policies.

The position collaborates with CSC, university procurement, and suppliers to resolve issues, onboarding through PaymentWorks/Paymode, and supports contract administration and financial projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or related administrative operations experience.
• Familiarity with higher education or public-sector procurement practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume financial transactions.
• Experience with Workday or another eProcurement/financial management platform.
• Ability to interpret and apply procurement and financial policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process approved requisitions and convert to purchase orders in Workday.
• Ensure compliance with university procurement policies and regulations.
• Monitor approvals and facilitate timely requisitions and purchases.
• Communicate with suppliers about orders, payments, and delivery terms.
• Assist with supplier onboarding through PaymentWorks/Paymode and basic contract support.
• Maintain organized procurement records and audit trails.

Skills

Procurement experience

Workday

Attention to detail

Data reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to support procurement and financial operations. This part-time role processes requisitions, issues purchase orders, and ensures compliance with university policies.

The position collaborates with CSC, university procurement, and suppliers to resolve issues, onboarding through PaymentWorks/Paymode, and supports contract administration and financial projects.