Procurement Specialist - Senior

Summary of Job Duties

The Procurement Specialist - Senior will report to the Director of Procurement and Travel or the Procurement Manager and is responsible for special projects assigned by them. Responsible for Analyzing purchasing patterns and history to determine cost saving measures and for processing Purchase transactions including but not limited to Requisitions, Purchase Order, Spend Authorizations, Expense Reports, and Match Exceptions etc. Manages the Capital Equipment process by processing Capital Equipment purchase requisitions and tracking the related contracts. Assists APO with procurement card program. Troubleshoots issues with Workday. Ensures standard methodologies for all processes; analysis, reconciling, and reporting are conducted in a timely manner and that records are maintained as required. Ensures that personal and teamwork product is in compliance with Arkansas State Laws, DFA Policies, UA System Polices, and UAMS policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field plus 3 years related experience or equivalent education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to work on a computer 6/8 hours per day
• Ability to perform routine office functions including verbal communication, filing and light lifting

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of state purchasing rules, applicable laws and regulations
• Workday and Adobe forms literate

Responsibilities

• Process Purchasing Transactions including but not limited to Requisitions, Purchase orders, Spend Authorizations, Expense Reports, and Match Exceptions.
• Management of capital equipment purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders.
• Process daily distributor reports and daily Procurement Spec productivity reports, which are relayed to Procurement Manager.
• Management of procurement card program.
• Analyzing purchasing patterns and history to determine cost savings measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy