Procurement & Asset Specialist

Procurement

We are seeking to fill two positions in UM System Procurement that encompass a variety of responsibilities related to procurement and asset management, supporting UM System and the four campuses, including University of Missouri - Columbia, University of Missouri - Kansas City, University of Missouri - St. Louis, and Missouri University of Science & Technology.

These positions will include the following job responsibilities:
* Process low dollar requisitions and contracts for a variety of commodities in accordance with governing regulations and University policies.
* Coordinate with the legal team on review of contracts and other areas for appropriate approvals required.
* Assist strategic sourcing specialists with contract renewals.
* Review spend on low dollar requisitions to identify where strategic contracts are needed and recommend potential contracts to strategic sourcing specialists for initiating sourcing events.
* Run reports for each campus unit to identify capital equipment assets and research missing information for entering into the asset management system.
* Update asset information in system when assets are transferred and/or disposed of.
* Send physical asset tags to departments for them to apply to newly acquired assets.
* Prepare and send annual inventory spreadsheets to departments, follow up to ensure all reports are completed, and make updates to the asset management system based on the returned reports.
* Data entry into various systems.
* May include being a backup for maintaining vehicle fuel cards, vehicle licensing, and pulling together information for responding to public open record requests.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday; 7am - 4pm, or 7:30am - 4:30pm, or 8am - 5pm

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Microsoft Outlook & Excel experience, data entry experience, great attention to detail, organized, ability to multi-task, ability to think critically and problem solve, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with end users and suppliers, demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications, two years of procurement experience preferred, but not required.

Salary Range: $17.05 - $19.00 per hour
Grade: GGS 007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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