Procurement Analyst

Grade 103

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building:
• Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $70,500.00
  
  

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for performing the day-to-day business operations and financial transactions including ordering, purchasing, accounting payable, invoicing, journal entries, and financial closing/reconciliation related to purchasing. This position reports to the Finance and Operations Manager in the business office of the department of surgery.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to serve as the liaison between the departments, divisions, vendors, and the University.
• Assist with the inflow and outflow of accounts payable and purchasing; assist supervisor as the department’s point of contact for both internal and external inquiries.
• Process the department’s invoices, travel and reimbursement purchase requisitions/orders in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, and follow through process in collaboration with the university’s purchasing office.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, division administrators, and senior management to provide a status of items in the purchasing workflow and prioritize items as needed.
• Review and reconcile the department’s purchasing card transactions, troubleshooting as necessary.
• Support the Finance and Operations Manager to transact quarterly, monthly, and annual financial closing processes (including ABCD Schedule from the Controller’s office).
• Support the Department’s Director of Business Administration with compilation of reports relating to the financial operations as needed.
• Responsible for cross covering the other purchasing and accounts payable staff when necessary.
• Participate in other related duties and projects as necessary.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.