Procurement Strategy & Training Lead

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) seeks an Assistant Director of Purchasing to lead the purchasing/procurement/inventory team. The role oversees contract prep/review, bids, and PO processes while developing training through the University LMS and coordinating with the Director of Purchasing on training initiatives.

The position reports to the Director, is full-time for 12 months, and supports day-to-day operations of LSUS Purchasing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Legal, or a related field.
• Experience with university procurement or state agency procurement is preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement laws and apply to purchases of all commodities, including state procurement rules.
• Issue purchase orders, bid processes, evaluate quotes, and monitor terms and conditions.
• Develop training materials and sessions using the University LMS.
• Coordinate day-to-day purchasing tasks and contract preparation/review.
• Support strategic sourcing discussions with departments and maintain procurement records.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Legal, or related field

Tools

Workday

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) seeks an Assistant Director of Purchasing to lead the purchasing/procurement/inventory team. The role oversees contract prep/review, bids, and PO processes while developing training through the University LMS and coordinating with the Director of Purchasing on training initiatives.

The position reports to the Director, is full-time for 12 months, and supports day-to-day operations of LSUS Purchasing.