Job Summary
- Company
- University of Notre Dame
- Location
- Notre Dame, IN 46556
- Industries
- Education
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Job Reference Code
- 09224
Procurement Specialist - Travel
About the Job
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Procurement Specialist - Travel
The University of Notre Dame (www.nd.edu), one of the nation's top 20 institutions of higher learning, is accepting applications for a Procurement Specialist - Travel within Procurement Services ( http://buy.nd.edu /) responsible for creating and executing a procurement strategy for University travel. Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, the Procurement Specialist - Travel will primarily manage the University's travel spend along with other assigned commodities in accordance with the initiatives and goals of the Sourcing Team and Procurement Services. Primary responsibilities include facilitating customer needs, creating value through supplier relationships and programs, and mitigating risk for the University. This position will regularly make decisions regarding procurement transactions, program design and implementation, and contract initiation.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Planning and designing programs in collaboration with campus customers.
- Managing programs and supplier relationships, identifying customer requirements, and developing procurement strategies that will best suit the University's needs while fully understanding the supplier marketplace.
- Through spend analysis and supplier aggregation, seeking supplier agreements that create value for the University.
- Preparing and executing requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposal (RFPs) and requests for quotation (RFQs).
- Evaluating bids, qualifying suppliers, and developing the resulting agreements.
- Maintaining regular interaction with suppliers and campus units.
- Providing excellent customer service.
- Processing and approving purchase requisitions in the University's e-procurement system.
- Active participation as a member of the Sourcing Team, including participation in strategic initiatives and striving for continued excellence in customer service.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework.
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in procurement.
- Self-initiative and the ability to work independently toward stretch goals with a tolerance for ambiguity.
- Experience working with internal customers and external suppliers to fulfill organizational needs.
- Experience working in and leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience analyzing data to support decision making with fact-based conclusions.
- Experience sourcing services as well as negotiating, contracting and managing service level agreements (SLAs).
Application Process:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job #09224. All applications must be received by November 30, 2009. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/employment/working_at_nd.shtml .
The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity in its staff, faculty, and student body. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who will enhance our community.
The University of Notre Dame is an EEO/AA employer.
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