Procurement/Accounts Payable Specialist - Neurology

The
Procurement/Accounts Payable Specialist provides purchasing support for
entities such as departments, divisions, and research labs and units. You will serve as
the main point of contact for procurement needs and are responsible for overseeing,
coordinating, reporting and performing purchasing activities. The Procurement/Accounts Payable Specialist will complete purchases, travel support, and reimbursement requests for the
faculty and staff while ensuring purchasing activities are in line with
University policies. You will serve as a liaison between the campus
unit and vendors, ensuring purchases and payments are processed in a timely
manner.

• Strong communication and prioritization skills.
• Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing options.
• Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions and a high degree of accuracy.
• Working level of proficiency in using standard spreadsheets and word processing software.

• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing.
• Some knowledge of the organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs.
• Understanding of procurement policies and systems such as procurement, travel systems, etc.