Senior Specialist – Purchasing

Senior Specialist – Purchasing
Lubbock
43744BR
University Student Housing

Position Description
Performs
specialized, complex work to assist in the organization and implementation of various projects and programs. Work is performed under
supervision within established guidelines with performance based on overall results obtained.

Major/Essential
Functions
System Administration & Workflow Management

• Administers housing facilities purchasing operations from
  requisition intake through order completion.
• Reviews, analyzes, and prioritizes purchasing requests for timely
  processing.
• Maintains purchasing system accuracy, records, and audit readiness.
• Manages purchase card activity and standing
  purchase orders per policy.
• Develops and maintains process documentation, job aids, and training materials.
• Trains staff on
  purchasing systems, procedures, and compliance standards.

Reporting, Data Analysis & Planning Support

• Maintains
  purchasing tracking systems for trades, maintenance, and custodial operations.
• Analyzes historical purchasing patterns and spending
  trends.
• Prepares management reports to support budget planning and forecasting.
• Assists with compiling annual procurement
  summaries and recurring reports.
• Monitors expenditures to identify cost efficiencies and improvement
  opportunities.

Communication & Service Coordination

• Serves as the primary point of contact for purchasing and
  business office inquiries.
• Provides accurate, timely, and professional information to stakeholders and vendors.
• Coordinates
  communication regarding order status and timelines.
• Escalates complex or unresolved purchasing issues
  appropriately.
• Maintains strong vendor and internal relationships.

Cross-Functional Coverage &
Continuity

• Provides cross-coverage for the Work Control Administration role as needed.
• Maintains working knowledge of the
  work order system and maintenance workflows.
• Collaborates to align shared procedures and documentation.
• Supports business
  continuity and operational resilience.

Reporting, Data Analysis & Planning Support

Required
Qualifications
High school plus five years experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year
basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicant

Pay Range
$19.47 – $25.29 –
$31.15

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or
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