Procurement Specialist (Position # 0102934)

Please note: All applicants must apply via PittSource, the University of Pittsburgh's online employment system, as we no longer accept paper or e-mailed resumes/applications. To apply for this position click the following link:  https://www.pittsource.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=57991

Procurement Specialist will act as the primary liaison to an assigned set of University departments. This includes: - Meeting and educating all levels of University personnel, including Deans, Directors, and Department Heads. - Evaluating client needs, identifying and researching relevant information, and making appropriate recommendations for the acquisition of goods and services, especially acquisitions that are large scale, complex, and/or of a specialized nature. - Directly assisting clients to develop purchasing strategies, including identifying opportunities for cost savings as well as improved products/services, supplier management, and business processes. - Analyzing purchasing patterns as well as preparing and authorizing cost studies and analyses. - As needed, this person will facilitate the development of complete Statements of Work (S.O.W.), ensuring that specifications and requirements for acquisitions are adequately detailed.

THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note: All applicants must apply via PittSource, the University of Pittsburgh's online employment system, as we no longer accept paper or e-mailed resumes/applications. To apply for this position click the following link:  https://www.pittsource.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=57991