Procurement Analyst

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $82,400

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager for Procurement, the Analyst supports all aspects of the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring consistent implementation across CUFO departments.

Responsibilities

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  Procurement Documentation & Coordination: Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and other procurement documents.
  
  
  
  • Manage the RFP process, including timelines, proposal distribution, vendor evaluation meetings, and award communications.
  
  
  
  
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  Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure compliance with University and CUFO policies.
  
  
  
  • Analyze current procurement processes, propose improvements, and assist with developing internal controls.
  
  
  
  
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  Contract Management: Assist in drafting, executing, and managing contracts and amendments.
  
  
  
  • Oversee purchase orders, change orders, and vendor onboarding.
  
  
  
  
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  Reporting & Data Management: Create performance reports for managerial review, maintain procurement key performance indicators, and manage the vendor database for accurate and accessible reporting.
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  Documentation & Policy Development: Document procurement policies and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
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  Special Projects: Support ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, with 2-4 years of related experience.
• General understanding of the capital construction process.
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of integrity, attention to detail, and proactive approach to tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Capacity to translate solutions into actionable policies and procedures

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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