Strategic Procurement Specialist - University

University of Maryland Global Campus; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking a JR102202 Buyer to strengthen the university's procurement function by shifting resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management.

The role independently manages moderately complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations, contract administration, and procurement consulting for campus departments, to maximize value and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience reviewing business or financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Shift resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Independently manage moderately complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations and contract administration.
• Provide procurement guidance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Salisbury University is seeking a JR102202 Buyer to strengthen the university's procurement function by shifting resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management.

The role independently manages moderately complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations, contract administration, and procurement consulting for campus departments, to maximize value and efficiency.