Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Memphis is seeking a procurement professional to support area-specific operations, ensuring day-to-day policies and guidelines are followed in procurement practices.

The role involves conducting sourcing, vendor negotiations, and maintaining audit-ready procurement files, with a Bachelor's degree in Business and two years buying experience preferred. This on-site position offers opportunities to contribute to university-wide purchasing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business required.
• Two years of buying experience preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems, evaluate facts, and make sound procurement/contract decisions.
• Liaise with vendors and University staff to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Conduct RFP/RFQ processes and approve procurement documents within authority.
• Perform product and strategic sourcing research and negotiate improved contracts.
• Prepare purchase documents for supervisor approvals and maintain audit-ready files.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

The University of Memphis is seeking a procurement professional to support area-specific operations, ensuring day-to-day policies and guidelines are followed in procurement practices.

The role involves conducting sourcing, vendor negotiations, and maintaining audit-ready procurement files, with a Bachelor's degree in Business and two years buying experience preferred. This on-site position offers opportunities to contribute to university-wide purchasing activities.