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Purchasing Lead
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Position Number: 5863911
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

University of Idaho

Purchasing Lead

Location: Moscow

Division/College: AVP Finance

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the oversight and facilitation of the university'sprocurement of goods and services. They will advise and facilitate all areas of campus in the areas of bid solicitation, compliance and life-cycle cost analysis through various procurement methods.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures which includes interpreting and applying policies and procedures; a Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or accounting may substitute for experience
Supervising the work of others or leading a team to accomplish assigned goals

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with financial analysis
Good mathematical skills
Experience with training individuals or small groups
Ability to recognize training needs and work with groups to improve processes
Meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment requiring high productivity
Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously
Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of proper purchasing methods
Experience with computerized purchasing systems, developing bid specifications, preparing requests for quotations/bids and researching sources of supply
Experience of public procurement purchasing methods and procedures
Knowledge of life cycle costing and value analysis
Experience using Banner software
Experience in the public sector or in higher education

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

None

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004683P

Posting Date: 12/10/2024

Closing Date: 12/24/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:
Please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than December 24, 2024.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.