Strategic Procurement Specialist

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and paid holidays

On-site childcare

Merit increases

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern is seeking a procurement professional to plan, coordinate, and administer purchasing activities within one or more major sections of the department. You will support the Purchasing Manager and collaborating departments to manage procurement efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of progressive procurement experience, with familiarity in Jaggaer and PeopleSoft, and relevant certifications within 1.5 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Licenses: CTPM within 1.5 years OR CTCD within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise procurement sections to ensure efficient operation.
• Adhere to policies in the Procurement and Contract Management Handbook.
• Interact with departments to gather specs, timeframes, and supply sources.
• Manage procurement portals (Jaggaer and PeopleSoft) to process requisitions and track orders.
• Identify HUB opportunities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist in supplier sourcing and competitive bidding processes; support capital purchases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and improve internal processes.
• Respond to audit requests and provide necessary information.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Supply chain knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jaggaer

PeopleSoft

Job description

UT Southwestern is seeking a procurement professional to plan, coordinate, and administer purchasing activities within one or more major sections of the department. You will support the Purchasing Manager and collaborating departments to manage procurement efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of progressive procurement experience, with familiarity in Jaggaer and PeopleSoft, and relevant certifications within 1.5 years.