Strategic Research Contracts & Purchasing Specialist

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Kansas Center for Research seeks a Research Contracts & Purchasing Specialist to draft, review, and process research agreements using established templates. The role ensures compliance with Uniform Guidance and KUCR policies while coordinating with Purchasing, Shared Service Centers, and Award Management Services.

Key duties include contract intake, tracking, and coordination of subcontract invoices, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and vendor communication.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with relevant experience.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle.
• Minimum three years’ experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated history of delivering high-quality, accurate work in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written communication and customer service skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide contract support across the lifecycle using KU/KUCR templates.
• Perform compliance checks and flag missing information.
• Ensure alignment with contracting and procurement requirements before review.
• Draft agreements accurately using standardized templates and templates.
• Track and manage agreements to reduce processing delays.

Kenntnisse

Excellent written communication

Customer service

Independent work

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Associate’s degree in related field

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Kansas Center for Research seeks a Research Contracts & Purchasing Specialist to draft, review, and process research agreements using established templates. The role ensures compliance with Uniform Guidance and KUCR policies while coordinating with Purchasing, Shared Service Centers, and Award Management Services.

Key duties include contract intake, tracking, and coordination of subcontract invoices, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and vendor communication.