REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field; 1-3 years related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates good negotiation skills and strategic thinking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret and apply legal theories and concepts to develop and negotiate purchase order/contract terms to minimize institutional risk.
• Good technical writing skills and ability to write specifications.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrates the ability to proactively assist customers with their immediate and long-term needs.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally
• Working knowledge of purchasing and contract management on-line systems (e.g., Peoplesoft/Jaggaer/SharePoint).
• Demonstrates good customer service skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Detail oriented.
• Good overall knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and procedures.
• Good mathematics skills
• Good problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment contributing ideas, participating in decisions, and achieving outcomes.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Working knowledge of State of Texas Procurement guidelines.           

*This is a contract position through UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing. There are no benefits associated with this position.