Job Details

Job Title
Procurement Assistant

Agency
Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Department
Finance and Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary
$16.97 hourly

Job Location
Killeen, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Procurement Assistant, under general supervision, provides support for a variety of business activities by assisting in the support of the procurement functions within the Finance & Administration division.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative assistance to the Manager, Contracts & Procurement Services and Procurement & HUB Coordinator in Finance & Administration division. Assists with budget reconciliation and reporting; reconciles non-travel card, travel card, and other university expense accounts as needed.
• Serves as a point of contact for A&M-Central Texas faculty, staff, and administration on procurement matters.
• Serves as a backup to the Procurement & HUB Coordinator as an approver of requisitions and related procurement processes in AggieBuy.
• Assists in the development of solutions and training in purchasing areas.
• Serves as liaison with the accounts payable team as needed in support of purchasing processes and coordination of training in these areas.
• Assists with related business procedures. Assists with the maintenance of business files.
• Composes standard and adhoc reports and business-related correspondence.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Wage: $16.97/hr

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Friday

Supervision of Others: This position does not supervise employees.

Work Location: This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on campus.

To Apply:

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter, a resume, and the contact information of three professional references when applying for this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.