Senior Procurement Specialist - Strategic Sourcing

UT Southwestern; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a dedicated procurement professional to plan, coordinate, and administer major procurement activities across departments. This role supports the Purchasing Manager and collaborates with end-users to ensure efficient operations and policy compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of procurement experience, with familiarity in Jaggaer and PeopleSoft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Experience with procurement systems such as Jaggaer and PeopleSoft preferred.
• CTPM or CTCD certification within 1.5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise major procurement sections to ensure efficient operation.
• Ensure adherence to Procurement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with end-user departments for specifications, timelines, and sources.
• Operate Jaggaer and PeopleSoft for requisitions and order tracking.
• Collaborate with management to improve internal procurement processes.
• Assist in audits and respond to internal/external inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Project coordination

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jaggaer

PeopleSoft

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a dedicated procurement professional to plan, coordinate, and administer major procurement activities across departments. This role supports the Purchasing Manager and collaborates with end-users to ensure efficient operations and policy compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of procurement experience, with familiarity in Jaggaer and PeopleSoft.