What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement and Contract Specialist position at The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music?
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4131 Advertised Title Procurement and Contract Specialist Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 012013 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Procurement and Contract Services Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years relevant experience in higher education, other non-profit or private industries. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Special Conditions
This position requires good account management, and written and oral communication skills.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule
Posting Date 03/17/2025 Closing Date 03/31/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $56,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a readvertisement – current applicants need not reapply. This posting has an initial screening date of March 17, 2025, and each Monday thereafter until filled.
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in MS-Office Suite
Good account management
Effective written and oral communication skills
Additional Position Information
Ability to occasionally work remotely based on business needs and requirements.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages contract agreements within Auxiliary Services to ensure contract compliance including but not limited to Copier Services Management, Beverage and Snack Vending and Beverage support for special events and crisis management requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
Track usage, revenue/expenses, analyze data and prepare reports for all oversight auxiliary services areas, and monitor budgets to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides support and guidance to diverse group of stakeholders on lease agreements, equipment and software-related issues; assists in the development, preparation, interpretation, and revision of technical specifications for the procurement and lease of materials, equipment, and lease of services; and applicable laws and policies governing public contracting and purchasing.
Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate, recommend, and implement price and performance standards for vendors incompliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standard business practices and evaluates vendor performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct Market research regarding product specifications, new products and services, trade practices, product availability, and pricing. Identify and recommend alternative sources for supplies and services when existing providers are either insufficient or new business needs and requirements necessitate an expanded/renewed supply base.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends revisions to policies, procedures, and standard business practices to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of Purchasing and Contracts Services operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Receive, evaluate, analyze, and present bid responses within established specification, terms, and conditions requirements and recommends appropriate action.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4131 Advertised Title Procurement and Contract Specialist Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 012013 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Procurement and Contract Services Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years relevant experience in higher education, other non-profit or private industries. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Special Conditions
This position requires good account management, and written and oral communication skills.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule
Posting Date 03/17/2025 Closing Date 03/31/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $56,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a readvertisement – current applicants need not reapply. This posting has an initial screening date of March 17, 2025, and each Monday thereafter until filled.
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in MS-Office Suite
Good account management
Effective written and oral communication skills
Additional Position Information
Ability to occasionally work remotely based on business needs and requirements.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages contract agreements within Auxiliary Services to ensure contract compliance including but not limited to Copier Services Management, Beverage and Snack Vending and Beverage support for special events and crisis management requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
Track usage, revenue/expenses, analyze data and prepare reports for all oversight auxiliary services areas, and monitor budgets to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides support and guidance to diverse group of stakeholders on lease agreements, equipment and software-related issues; assists in the development, preparation, interpretation, and revision of technical specifications for the procurement and lease of materials, equipment, and lease of services; and applicable laws and policies governing public contracting and purchasing.
Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate, recommend, and implement price and performance standards for vendors incompliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standard business practices and evaluates vendor performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct Market research regarding product specifications, new products and services, trade practices, product availability, and pricing. Identify and recommend alternative sources for supplies and services when existing providers are either insufficient or new business needs and requirements necessitate an expanded/renewed supply base.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends revisions to policies, procedures, and standard business practices to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of Purchasing and Contracts Services operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Receive, evaluate, analyze, and present bid responses within established specification, terms, and conditions requirements and recommends appropriate action.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I would describe my skill level in the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint etc.) as:
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References List
- Unofficial Transcript
Salary : $56,000
