Senior Procurement Coordinator

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans is seeking a procurement professional to support strategic sourcing and purchasing in line with Tulane policies and federal/state regulations. The role emphasizes analytical work, vendor negotiations, and cross-department collaboration to drive cost efficiencies and ensure compliant procurement practices.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (or a high school diploma with three years of related experience) and may need a Laboratory Animal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/equivalent with 3 years of related experience.
• Laboratory Animal Research Support Certificate or obtainable within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow oral and written instructions according to policy.
• Demonstrate solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Apply math skills to analyze and obtain best prices.
• Negotiate with vendors and present information to management.
• Develop relationships with vendors and university stakeholders.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication.
• Organize work effectively and manage multiple tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality in all work performed.

Skills

Oral & written instructions

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/equivalent

Laboratory Animal Research Support Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Under indirect supervision performs a variety of duties associated with the strategic sourcing & purchasing of goods and services in accordance with established Tulane procurement policies and procedures and in compliance with Federal and State regulations.

Failure to meet established performance standards in the performance of the job duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description (or as otherwise assigned); and/or failure to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors such that productivity or departmental morale suffers will result in management’s taking the appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the Staff Handbook.

Employee attendance must meet established work schedules. Faithfulness in coming to work, being on time, planning absences in advance when possible, and calling in when unavoidably detained from reporting for work is an essential requirement of the job.

Responsibilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Math skills needed to analyze and obtain best prices.
• Effective verbal communication skills to negotiate with vendors and present relevant information to management.
• Strong interpersonal and partnering skills to develop working relationships with vendors and others across the university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree or

High school diploma/equivalent and three years of directly related experience.

Laboratory Animal Research Support Certificate or obtained within one year of hire.

About Us

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