Procurement Supervisor

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Opening Id: 50586

Department: Facilities Mgmt EV
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
 

Target hiring range for this position will be between $70,017-$81,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

This role will report to the Manager of Financial Administration. As the Supervisor of the team responsible for the purchasing of maintenance material for the Chicago and Evanston Campuses, they have oversight of the team and the purchase order life cycle. This role Supports internal customers by understanding their purchase specifications and timelines. A Fully active member of the team that routinely executes the purchasing process from request, follow up on part delivery to payment of the invoice. Key user of systems and teaches system processes that align with associated business processes. Collaborates with warehouse manager, meets with vendors and other internal colleagues to discuss terms, conditions, availability, inventory levels and pricing. Expedites orders and tracks status. Provides oversight and executes data maintenance pertaining to material hierarchy within facilities systems.

The role will support Facilities’ mission and values by exhibiting the following: inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws, and other regulations (as applicable).

Accounting policy & procedure

Accounts payable

Analysis

Audit

Balancing

Business continuity planning

Capital spending

Chart &/or account coding

Cost accounting

Expense reimbursement

Inventory