eProcurement Specialist
- Employer
- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Posting #: 4207
Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Staff, Finance
Position Title & Department:
eProcurement Specialist; ProcurementPosting #4207
Department Description:The mission of Procurement Services is to provide the University of San Diego community access to the highest value of goods and services in a manner consistent with the University's mission, ensuring stewardship, quality, best practices, compliance and educational excellence.
University Description:The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:Under the general direction and supervision of the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Manager, the eProcurement Administrator is responsible for administration, analysis, and solution support activities contributing to the overall implementation and management of the eProcurement system. The position plays an integral role that contributes to the effective use of the solution, assisting other business users to improve adoption, driving additional value by taking advantage of system functionality, and supporting various departments with business process and solution related support activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead the eProcurement platform, USD Marketplace, innovate and provide process improvements that
- maximize procurement opportunities for the entire USD campus on the eProcurement platform.
- Document business requirements and propose recommendations for the addition of new catalogs, process
- improvements, and automation leveraging eProcurement and ERP system functionality.
- Use interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to present ideas concisely and to communicate
- effectively with various stakeholders and constituents within the university community.
- Provide cross functional liaison support among end users and information technology/technical support
- teams, serving as an application expert.
- Provide support for the implementation and on-going operations for the e-Procurement platform,
- including upgrades and enhancements.
- Analyze current business processes, identifying and offering continuous improvement opportunities for
- existing processes.
- Monitor and review upcoming functional changes to the application by attending web conferences,
- teleconferences, or other supplier-sponsored activities.
- Support the development of and assist with administering effective training programs for end users on current and new features and processes.
- Provide support for questions regarding procedures and systems related to the eProcurement system.
- Work closely with internal staff to understand technology impacts on procurement operations (i.e. contract and shopping configurations, supplier enablement opportunities).
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot systems issues as they arise.
- Manage feedback and issue resolution to ensure commitments and deployment roadmap milestones are met.
- Ensure all users, approvals, and filters are set up in accordance with University standards and policies.
- Develop and coordinate training and communication with internal focus groups, providing updates on changes in templates or supplier onboarding process.
- Monitor and regularly report on the usage of the eProcurement tools and develop and implement plans for improving tool usage.
- Participate in professional development activities and keep up-to-date on trends, best practices, and technology associated with job function.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Special Conditions of Employment:
The University of San Diego is requiring all employees to follow our Covid-19 vaccine requirement process. https://www.sandiego.edu/onward/
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field with a minimum of one year experience in a similar role
- Attention to detail and excellent customer service skills
- Strong business process skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficient at Microsoft Office.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience as eProcurement Administrator, with process improvements, and with the Unimarket eProcurement system.
- CPM or CPSM certification
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Open until filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
Advertised: June 13, 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Organization
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.
USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.
Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.
To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.
While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.
Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.
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