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Position Summary

The Inventory & Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) purchase orders and tracking for hardware, software, contracts, construction, and major renovation projects. This position is also responsible for payable processing and tracking, the receiving and processing of OIT purchases, and the tracking and management of OIT assets inventory. 

The ideal candidate will be able to effectively handle multiple contracts concurrently, meet deadlines, and exhibit strong attention to detail.

This position is offered as a hybrid role after completion of the probationary period, which is six months, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a hiring range of $52,000 to $60,000.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 1 years’ of experience in contract administration, procurement, and inventory management 
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Skills
  • Knowledge of market conditions, trade practices, sources, and lead times
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment to identify, clarify, and resolve routine purchasing problems
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment 
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse population
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (specific emphasis on MS Excel and MS Word) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferences

• 2 years of vendor management and managing contracts
• experience in software contracts
• experience in contract negotiations

Essential Functions

• Administers contracts, assuring that terms and conditions are met within specification
• Reviews and analyzes requisitions for equipment and supplies and places orders with external vendors 
• Prepares purchase orders
• Conducts research as necessary to locate sources for supplies
• May advise and assist departments in the selection of supplies and equipment
• Performs related procurement activities as assigned
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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