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Title: Procurement Specialist

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 60R000 - AVP University Finance & Controller

Division: 4R0000 - Financial Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - 43

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Micah Hunsucker

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Procurement Specialist will work with university constituents to manage various procurement related functions from inception to completion. The incumbent will utilize contractual authority in the development and review of all procurement related contracts. The incumbent will assist in training staff in procurement procedures. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist will assist in the management, maintenance, and implementation of various aspects of the university’s procurement system and ERP System. The Procurement Specialist also provides specialized, high level administrative and professional support to the procurement office, and further oversees, tracks, and maintains the department budget.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree required.

Experience: 1 year in a role related to procurement, customer service, and/or financial reporting/database use. 1 year in a position related to Higher Education.


Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 30% - Manages the daily operations and administration of the procurement department, including ERP and E-Procurement systems, including review and analysis of procurement related documents including, but not limited to, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and contracts. - (Essential)
• 15% - Assists University departments with procurement related needs. - (Essential)
• 15% - Provides training and does testing on current and new technologies, programs, and services related to procurement. - (Essential)
• 15% - Prepares, reconciles, and analyzes detailed financial reports. Provides budget preparation, tracking, and analysis along with other financial tasks. - (Essential)
• 15% - Supports office function by providing high level, specialized administrative support to support the department’s mission of efficiency and high level customer services. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supports the office by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.