Strategic University Procurement Analyst

Nevada System of Higher Education; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition and appreciation

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program

RebelCard discounts on and off campus

Wellness programming for all UNLV

Career advancement opportunities to-le

Connect with colleagues with shared'

Personal and professional development

Comprehensive onboarding Rebels: Onbo

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Purchasing Analyst, Financial Services. The role administers procurements, from RFIs to contracts, ensuring compliance with NSHE policies, NRS, UNLV guidelines, and public procurement best practices.

This position supports campus objectives and provides high-quality service to faculty, staff, and suppliers, while pursuing measurable cost savings and efficient contract management across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 2–4 years of purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer procurements including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, sole source procurements, purchase orders, construction solicitations, and contracts.
• Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer contracts for goods and services throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Review, create, issue, and manage purchase orders and change orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and closeout.
• Conduct market research and consolidate requests into campus-wide procurements to improve efficiency and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with legal, insurance, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Coordinate and lead pre-Bid meetings, bid openings, evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Expedite orders and resolve supplier or departmental disputes in a timely and fair manner.
• Support major procurement projects and ongoing contract administration efforts.
• Provide responsive, solutions-oriented customer service to faculty, staff, and external suppliers, as a resource on policies and contracts.
• Identify opportunities to achieve measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through competitive sourcing and negotiations.
• Contribute to cost savings by evaluating requisitions and obtaining quotes when appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Purchasing Analyst, Financial Services. The role administers procurements, from RFIs to contracts, ensuring compliance with NSHE policies, NRS, UNLV guidelines, and public procurement best practices.

This position supports campus objectives and provides high-quality service to faculty, staff, and suppliers, while pursuing measurable cost savings and efficient contract management across the university.