Sourcing Specialist

Procurement

* Process a high volume of lower dollar requisitions and contracts for a variety of commodities as assigned, supporting the Universities and UM System, and in accordance with governing regulations and University policy. Coordinate with Legal on review of contracts and variances outside standard contractual language. Coordinate with other areas for appropriate approvals required.
* Initiate informal bids based on specifications that meet end users' needs; evaluate and analyze bid quotes to determine lowest price for awarding.
* Review aggregate spend on lower dollar purchases to identify where strategic contracts are needed; recommend potential contracts to procurement team members for initiating sourcing events.
* Assist strategic sourcing specialists with contract renewals, completion of tracking spreadsheets and processing change orders as needed.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, utilization, other expense reduction or cost avoidance opportunities, improving customer satisfaction and the total value proposition of UM Procurement.
* Assist with and monitor tracking spreadsheets for administrative reports as needed. Prepare reports and presentations as requested. Data entry as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Negotiable, but typically 7:00am-4:00pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, or 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience; ability to multi-task; attention to details; organized; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with end users and suppliers; demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range: $19.23 - $21.63 per hour

Grade: GGS 007

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

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Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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