Purchasing Specialist II
Minnesota Jobs, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Purchasing Specialist II
The University of Minnesota seeks a Purchasing Specialist II to support our Financial Operation Center department within the Controller's Office. This hybrid position is based on the Twin Cities campus. Internal and external applicants located near other UMN system campuses and across the State of Minnesota may also be considered, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Occasional travel to the Twin Cities campus may be required for events and all-staff meetings. Out of state candidates must be willing to relocate to Minnesota at their own expense. Position Overview: The Purchasing Specialist II is responsible for receiving, evaluating, processing, and coordinating a variety of requests for complex purchasing services in support of a portfolio of Resource Responsibility Centers (RRCs) in the Finance Operations Center (FinOps). Consult with other FinOps teams as needed, professionals across the University, and with external suppliers to ensure appropriate and timely support for RRCs. Job Responsibilities with % of time: Purchasing (70%): Under moderate supervision, use information and requests received from a portfolio of RRCs to complete the entry of data into the Enterprise Financial System (EFS) for purchasing functions following University standard processes and procedures for U Market shopping and order completion, requisition entries, and supplier set up. Unit Support (15%): Supports the strategy of the Finance Operations Center by assisting in the production and review of supporting financial data. Professional Development (10%): Contributes to documentation of and participates in training for procedures for the Finance Operations Center. Other duties as assigned (5%) Qualifications Required Qualifications (please document on resume): BA/BS degree with two or more years of related experience or a combination of related education and work experience equal to six or more years. Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing) Ability to run reports, clean and understand data, compile analysis of data and present results in a clear manner Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal settings Preferred Qualifications (please document on resume): Knowledge of university policies and...
The University of Minnesota seeks a Purchasing Specialist II to support our Financial Operation Center department within the Controller's Office. This hybrid position is based on the Twin Cities campus. Internal and external applicants located near other UMN system campuses and across the State of Minnesota may also be considered, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Occasional travel to the Twin Cities campus may be required for events and all-staff meetings. Out of state candidates must be willing to relocate to Minnesota at their own expense. Position Overview: The Purchasing Specialist II is responsible for receiving, evaluating, processing, and coordinating a variety of requests for complex purchasing services in support of a portfolio of Resource Responsibility Centers (RRCs) in the Finance Operations Center (FinOps). Consult with other FinOps teams as needed, professionals across the University, and with external suppliers to ensure appropriate and timely support for RRCs. Job Responsibilities with % of time: Purchasing (70%): Under moderate supervision, use information and requests received from a portfolio of RRCs to complete the entry of data into the Enterprise Financial System (EFS) for purchasing functions following University standard processes and procedures for U Market shopping and order completion, requisition entries, and supplier set up. Unit Support (15%): Supports the strategy of the Finance Operations Center by assisting in the production and review of supporting financial data. Professional Development (10%): Contributes to documentation of and participates in training for procedures for the Finance Operations Center. Other duties as assigned (5%) Qualifications Required Qualifications (please document on resume): BA/BS degree with two or more years of related experience or a combination of related education and work experience equal to six or more years. Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing) Ability to run reports, clean and understand data, compile analysis of data and present results in a clear manner Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal settings Preferred Qualifications (please document on resume): Knowledge of university policies and...