Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and manages institutional contracts and procurement services for acquisitions for facilities goods and related services that support the educational, research and service missions of the University.
• Performs the function of Business Agent for the institution ensuring compliance with legal, contractual and ethical postures in support of the University.
• Initiates, negotiates, develops, monitors and audits University contracts together with Requests for Proposal, pricing agreements and /or service standards, finance options, supplier performance and other responsibilities for all IU campuses.
• Enforces contract compliance, policy compliance and compliance with federal, state and other laws and regulations.

General Responsibilities

• Places purchase orders and approves procurement invoices to procure supplies and services for department or operational area; may secure cost savings through price negotiation.
• Analyzes prices of current and potential vendors and makes recommendations on new vendors based on departmental needs.
• Acts as a liaison between university departments and vendors.
• Responds to employee inquiries and requests and explains policies and procedures.
• Monitors procurement processes and determines how to correct issues; independently corrects basic and moderately complex issues.
• Manages competitive bid process for contracts and negotiates contracts.
• May provide assistance to Procurement Assistants or lower-level Procurement Specialists.
• May provide organizational procurement training.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a business or management-related area.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in a relevant field.

Preferred

• 3 years in a purchasing, contracting or financial field.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Public Procurment Officer

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Promotes information sharing.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.

Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.