Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Southern Arkansas University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a procurement professional in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role involves carrying out procurement functions, maintaining contracts, advising management on procurement activities, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, knowledge of Virginia's Public Purchasing law, and experience in contract administration. A degree in Business Administration or related fields is desired. This position offers an opportunity to impact procurement compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to gather data, analyze information, make recommendations, and prepare reports.
• Experience applying administrative and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of contract development, administration, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts to ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain Procurement's computerized database.
• Advise management in procurement activities.
• Assist in annual compliance reviews and training classes.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Project organization

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration

Job description

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a procurement professional in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role involves carrying out procurement functions, maintaining contracts, advising management on procurement activities, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, knowledge of Virginia's Public Purchasing law, and experience in contract administration. A degree in Business Administration or related fields is desired. This position offers an opportunity to impact procurement compliance across the organization.