Job Description
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Department:
Procurement Services
Job Summary:
Oversees purchasing, inventory, and procurement operations to enforce institutional guidelines and support standardization, cost reduction across functions, and compliance to procurement policies.Job Description:
- Work with University departments to establish RFx specifications. This includes Requests for Bids, Request for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and Requests for Information.
- Sets and maintains RFx timelines for advertising and opening of bids and proposals, posts RFx to public UM website.
- Coordinates public bid openings.
- Reviews contracts, quotes, and bids for adherence to state and university procurement law, policies, and procedures.
- Creates and maintains necessary records related to each RFx in accordance with policies and procedudres .
- Submits purchases to various state oversight agencies for approval.
- Informs and instructs University faculty and staff on state procurement law and policy and University procurement policies and procedures.
- Stays up-to-date on changes to public procurement laws and procedures.
- Defines, establishes and implements procedures and methods of operations to more effectively utilize resources.
- Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of a staff and resolves personnel issues.
- Acts in place of Procurement Manager when needed.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Professional Procurement Certification (CMPA, CPPB, NIGP-CPP) preferred
Job Responsibilities:
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
Relevant experience | 3 Years | RequiredCompensation:
$62,441.60 - $93,641.60Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.