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PURCHASING (UA-PUR-IUBLA)

Indiana University's procurement system is centered around supplier data. The accuracy of this data is critical to the success of purchases and payments generated by the system, as well as accurate tax reporting.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Reviews supplier record edit requests and initial registration submissions, as well as auditing existing records for various compliance standards.
• Acts as a point of contact for suppliers and IU departments.

General Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, performs routine and ad hoc administrative tasks in support of the procurement function, administering the transactions associated with obtaining goods and services for the university.
• Serves as an informational resource for department or other departments in identifying appropriate vendors and suppliers.
• Responds to employee inquiries and requests and explains policies and procedures.
• Monitors procurement processes and communicates issues with supervisor to inform decisions.
• Oversees inventory of necessary items and coordinates reorder, inventory receipt, and/or returns as needed.
• Prepares reports to monitor outstanding procurement documents and payments.
• May provide assistance to lower-level Procurement Representatives.
• May take on more advanced, non-routine tasks that may require analysis.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years in relevant field

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Promotes information sharing

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

$18.00 per hour

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Finance

Job Family: Procurement

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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