Northern Arizona University
Procurement Specialist, Senior
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
Northern Arizona University Procurement Specialist, Senior Flagstaff, Arizona
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Job PostingProcurement Specialist, SeniorLocation:
PurchasingRegular/Temporary:
RegularJob ID:
608042Full/Part Time:
Full-TimeWorkplace CultureNAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.Special InformationThis position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.There are three (3) vacancies for this recruitment.Job DescriptionNorthern Arizona University Purchasing Department is now hiring Purchasing Specialist, Seniors. The Purchasing Specialist, Senior will assist all departments as NAU processes and orders materials and supplies necessary to complete the University mission. Duties range in responsibility from processing payment to vendors to managing material requests from departments, including the reconciliation of those purchases. The successful candidate will be trained to work within standard guidelines to correctly process purchasing-related transactions and ensure that all transactions adhere to policy. Purchasing Services provides oversight on all purchases to ensure informed, economic, ethical, and compliant purchasing decisions are made.Procurement Processing - 60%Assembles, researches, and summarizes information from various sources.Performs simple calculations to support transactions.Utilizes various purchase methods to procure materials and services of minimal difficulty.Processes purchasing-related requests and transactions.Maintains purchasing-related information.Reviews purchase orders and/or other purchasing-related transactions until completion.Interacts with vendors and staff to distribute, coordinate and facilitate purchasing-related requests, and helps resolve routine day-to-day procurement issues.Uses knowledge of procurement standards, supplier contracts, agreements, claims, waivers, and pricing.Tracks and Manages Transaction Requests - 20%Ensures orders, requests, transactions, claims, waivers, and/or reports adhere to university policy.Tracks orders and confirms delivery dates and costs.Training - 10%Participates in departmental trainings to remain current on Procurement processes and procedures.Process Development - 5%Offers feedback on process improvements and current procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of key functional transactions and processes.Other - 5%Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Degree.1-3 years of relevant experience.Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledgeKnowledge of automated procurement and accounts payable systems.Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and services ordering.Knowledge of inventory management methods.SkillsMathematics and accounting.Records maintenance.AbilitiesCompletes administrative paperwork.Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.Demonstrates characteristics of a team player.This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases), and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
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This job was posted by
AZ Job Connection : For more information, please see:
Job PostingProcurement Specialist, SeniorLocation:
PurchasingRegular/Temporary:
RegularJob ID:
608042Full/Part Time:
Full-TimeWorkplace CultureNAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.Special InformationThis position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.There are three (3) vacancies for this recruitment.Job DescriptionNorthern Arizona University Purchasing Department is now hiring Purchasing Specialist, Seniors. The Purchasing Specialist, Senior will assist all departments as NAU processes and orders materials and supplies necessary to complete the University mission. Duties range in responsibility from processing payment to vendors to managing material requests from departments, including the reconciliation of those purchases. The successful candidate will be trained to work within standard guidelines to correctly process purchasing-related transactions and ensure that all transactions adhere to policy. Purchasing Services provides oversight on all purchases to ensure informed, economic, ethical, and compliant purchasing decisions are made.Procurement Processing - 60%Assembles, researches, and summarizes information from various sources.Performs simple calculations to support transactions.Utilizes various purchase methods to procure materials and services of minimal difficulty.Processes purchasing-related requests and transactions.Maintains purchasing-related information.Reviews purchase orders and/or other purchasing-related transactions until completion.Interacts with vendors and staff to distribute, coordinate and facilitate purchasing-related requests, and helps resolve routine day-to-day procurement issues.Uses knowledge of procurement standards, supplier contracts, agreements, claims, waivers, and pricing.Tracks and Manages Transaction Requests - 20%Ensures orders, requests, transactions, claims, waivers, and/or reports adhere to university policy.Tracks orders and confirms delivery dates and costs.Training - 10%Participates in departmental trainings to remain current on Procurement processes and procedures.Process Development - 5%Offers feedback on process improvements and current procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of key functional transactions and processes.Other - 5%Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Degree.1-3 years of relevant experience.Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledgeKnowledge of automated procurement and accounts payable systems.Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and services ordering.Knowledge of inventory management methods.SkillsMathematics and accounting.Records maintenance.AbilitiesCompletes administrative paperwork.Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.Demonstrates characteristics of a team player.This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases), and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
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