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Form of work
Salary- Supports the activities of the Director of Procurement and the Sourcing and Procurement Coordinator (full ime).
· Execute purchasing responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective manner.
· Work closely with staff to establish and implement procedures to create more efficient work flow
· Obtain quotes with vendors to help identify best supplier/pricing for internal projects.
· Create/Update supplier record in master file in accordance with policies and procedures
· Create and maintain supplier list including account numbers, contact information, purchasing segment, etc.
· Process PO’s and place daily orders following operational guidelines.
· Obtain order confirmations and inform end user of any backorder, discontinued item information etc.
· Train new end users on internal ERP system
· Report on vendor performance based on inventory availability, lead times and delivery times documenting concerns.
· Document University savings
· Coordinates E-procurement Training and Customer Service Outreach
- Works closely with Accounts Payable to process invoice payments in a timely fashion
Skills:
Impeccable math, organizational and communication skills both verbally and written
Ability to work independently and successful at meeting deadlines
Detail oriented team player that possesses strong negotiation skills and problem solving skills
Willingness to interact with team members/University staff.
Peoplesoft/Oracle experience a bonus
· LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws . Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
