Position Introduction:

The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a critical role within the Procurement Department, specifically supporting the university’s Information Technology (IT) team. This position manages complex, technology related procurements and serves as a subject matter expert for IT commodities including software licensing, cloud-based services, supplier hosted platforms, hardware acquisitions, and other technology solutions. The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing high dollar and specialized IT purchases, conducting detailed contract redlining and review, and collaborating closely with the Office of Legal Counsel to ensure compliance with university, state, IT security, and data privacy requirements. Additionally, the Senior Procurement Specialist provides guidance to junior procurement staff and contributes to the development of sourcing and contracting strategies that advance the university’s operational, academic, and technology goals.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 36 months of experience in procurement or contract administration.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of purchasing experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 84 months.

Department Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.