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Procurement Specialist

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$26 - $30 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Procurement Specialist

Cornell University

Role Description Within the Division of Student and Campus Life (SCL), the SCL-OVP financial and operational support team ensures the effective deployment of various support services to departments within the division. This position serves as the primary point of contact for procurement questions from all SCL units (excluding Dining) and supports the procurement function for SCL Student Organizations and Affiliates. - Analyze purchase requisitions for policy adherence and initiate orders in KFS. - Determine appropriate actions required to issue purchase orders, including: - Review for proper signature authority. - Purchase against existing contracts. - Verify terms and documentation for sole-source orders. - Ensure adequate insurance coverage and independent contractor compliance. - Review supplier terms and conditions and obtain required approvals. - Initiate requisitions for customer areas. - Utilize SCL procurement card for student organization purchases identified in Campus Groups system. - Pay for one-time purchases and recurring charges with P-Card. - Support special initiatives of the Director of SCL Strategic Procurement and Inventory Management. - Act as backup support for the Purchasing Assistant for Dining. This position is primarily remote but requires occasional travel to Cornell Campus. Every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by: - Communicating across differences. - Being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming. - Showing respect, compassion, and empathy. - Engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective. - Speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately. - Supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Qualifications - Associate’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. - Experience in processing financial transactions relating to accounts payable, cash handling, and general ledger. - Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software tools. - Possess well-developed oral and written communication skills and be customer service oriented. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure in an environment where change in processes and procedures is the norm. - Successful completion of the University Supply Management Certificate program in the first year of employment and every 3 years thereafter. - Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. - Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Requirements - Associate’s degree in Business field with 3-5 years experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. - Experience and knowledge in university financial account structure, transaction systems, and reporting tools. - Experience in Student Services areas such as athletics, dining, housing, health services, and student organizations. Benefits - Pay Rate Type: Hourly - Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.05 - Remote Option Availability: Remote

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