IT Procurement Specialist

The mission of the Division of Information Technology is to build a quality and comprehensive technology infrastructure, establish and maintain an effective operational environment, and deliver quality, prompt, cost effective and reliable technology services that align with the University's mission in teaching and learning, research, community service, as well as compliment the region's economic goals.

This position will be able to keep track of all campus IT purchases. This will save on duplication of software purchases and streamline the process to have a faster turn around on purchases. This position will interact directly with campus personal as well as the business/Finance and Legal.

Knowledge Professional: Basic working knowledge of state and federal procurement laws, contract law, purchasing practices, and quality of goods/commodities and/or services being purchased.
Basic working knowledge of accounting principles and methods in relation to purchasing needs. Knowledge sufficient to implement established rules and regulations; reviews work for compliance to standards, and may propose procedural changes and/or policy revisions. Knowledge to utilize information technologies to meet work needs.

Coordination of Work Flow: Ability to apply and interpret established rules and regulations to review routine request for accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to determine and execute application of the proper procurement methods and procedures for routine purchases. Ability to prepare and maintain records of some complexity.

Negotiation: Ability to identify issues for routine purchasing actions and assess position of each party. May require the ability to explore and recommend alternatives, with oversight.

Customer Service/Communication: Ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with departmental personnel, vendors and other customers/clients. Ability to respond to routine/basic requests.

Managing Work and Performance: Ability to execute policies and procedures of area of assignment

Bachelor's degree; or Associate's degree and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

This position is Subject to the State Human Resources Act.

If there are no applicants in the pool who meet the competency level (knowledge, skills and abilities) required for the position, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.