Job Details

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Position Information

Job Title
Procurement Specialist

Department
Office of Financial Services - 40100

Pay Grade
6

Job Category
Administrative

Job Summary

East Tennessee State University's Office of Financial Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist. This position reports to the Director of Procurement and Contract Services and provides support across all activities of the Procure-to-Pay process, including bid and proposal procedures, compliance reporting, and Accounts Payable vendor issues.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave
• 17 paid holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Health and life insurance
• Retirement
• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: .

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and policies and procedures as they relate to the Procure to Pay process.
• Knowledge of university purchasing policies and procedures in coordination with payment processes.
• Knowledge of various products and pricing standards utilized by the university.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply University policies/procedures, and state and federal laws as they relate to Procurement and Accounts Payable.
• Ability to use online ERP system, related to Procurement, Supplier, and Accounts Payable processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, conceptualize, solve problems, make decisions, and accept responsibility.
• Ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with vendors and departments across the university.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret collected data.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and supplier information.
• Ability to manage tasks of highly detailed and technical nature.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two or more years of experience working in Procurement, Accounting or Vendor Management related roles.
• Proven history of vendor interaction, vendor maintenance, and understanding of the Procure to Pay process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with legislative (state and federal government) processes.
• Experience working in multi-task, hi tempo environments on a regular basis.

Salary
Market Range 6

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AS01544P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check?
Yes

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?
No

FLSA Status
Exempt

Open Date
04/28/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Administrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.