Job Description
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.