Category Associate (Procurement Consultant)

Job Summary

This Category Associate position is a beginning buyer role.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Initiates and creates university contracts for Professional Services (PRO) on a university-wide basis.
• Reviews proposed information technology contracts and may involve assisting with the preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ)s, as well as negotiates terms and conditions of the contracts with suppliers and departments to include budget, forms, expense sharing (e.g., travel) and other supporting documents.
• Tracks, monitors, and takes actions regarding the status of RF(x) and of contracts in the review and amendment process as required.
• Maintains complete documentation necessary to meet audit requirements and will have oversight and BUY.IU approval authority for orders up to $100,000.

General Responsibilities

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

SKILLS

Required

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana or Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change based on university policy and departmental business needs.

Advertised Salary

51,600 per year

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Core

FLSA : Exempt

Job Function : Finance

Job Family : Procurement

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Salary : $51,600