Strategic Procurement Associate (Contracts & Grants)

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off (around 37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Senior Support Assistant to join its Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department. This full-time onsite position involves managing procurement requests related to contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with audit standards, and collaborating with faculty and staff.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma plus three years of office experience. The role includes drafting correspondence, scheduling, and basic data entry. Benefits include paid medical premiums and generous time off, making it a rewarding workplace.

Qualifications

• Three years of general office experience, or equivalent education.
• Prior experience with scheduling and maintaining calendars.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of Coupa is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requests related to contracts and grants.
• Communicate with faculty, researchers, and staff regarding procurement.
• Draft correspondence and prepare reports.

Skills

Office Software proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

FMS knowledge

Coupa experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Senior Support Assistant to join its Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department. This full-time onsite position involves managing procurement requests related to contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with audit standards, and collaborating with faculty and staff.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma plus three years of office experience. The role includes drafting correspondence, scheduling, and basic data entry. Benefits include paid medical premiums and generous time off, making it a rewarding workplace.