Procurement Specialist
- Employer
- Lamar Institute of Technology
- Location
- Main Campus, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
- Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
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stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles' Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-247-4838 or emailing titleix@lit.edu. - If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at hr@lit.edu or call 409-981-6824.
The Procurement Specialist I’s job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing entry-level procurement duties as assigned. Work will involve researching and procuring commodities, equipment, and services in accordance with state and federal guidelines, policies, and laws. This position provides proficient purchasing knowledge and skills in performing various standard procurement-related duties within the department. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing sources, processing requisitions, assisting departments, performing entry-level contract reviews, soliciting and analyzing bids, vendor maintenance, contract file management, record retention, reporting, and issuing purchase orders (POs). This is a full-time, exempt position that reports directly to the Director of Procurement Services.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesMaintains knowledge of State of Texas purchasing methods and procedures, purchasing sources, contract management methods and proceduresReceives and evaluates departmental requisitions, identify potential suppliers (when necessary), analyze and select appropriate procurement method based on established requirements and best value criterionPrepare and execute department POs to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations, guidelines, policies, and lawsProvides guidance to departmental personnel on routine issues and concerns related to procurement, referring to a supervisor or more senior procurement specialist on all non-routine procurement issues; monitors and investigates issues and assists with problem resolutionsWorks with departments to prepare and develop specifications for an unlimited range of goods and services; provide assistance to departments in drafting scopes of work for review by senior-level staffPrepares and distributes bid invitations to vendorsReviews and tabulates completed bid evaluations to determine best value and works with Director or senior-level staff to make recommendations for awardActively promotes and champions participation in the states Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) program initiativesMaintains proper procurement reports, records, and filesAssists with vendor set-up and maintenance in Banner and USASComplies with campus policies and proceduresAdditional Responsibilities:Ability to maintain high ethical standards, attention to detail, and confidentialityAbility to communicate effectively, orally, by phone, in person, and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective work relationships with faculty, staff, and the publicExhibit flexibility and adaptability towards changes in assignments while still meeting deadlinesMinimum/Preferred QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.At least three (3) years of recent experience in State purchasing and contracting, or related dutiesMust possess demonstrated experience in analyzing complex issues and working with multiple deadlines on time-sensitive projects.Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of office computer software, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel, in addition to other standard office equipment, email, internet, and have ability to learn specialty procurement and contract software.Regular and reliable attendance during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university with an emphasis in business, public administration or a related fieldKnowledge of federal and state purchasing procedures and regulationsExperience working with purchase requisitions and contracts in higher education
Certifications Required: Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), within eighteen (18) months of hire, must secure and maintain the state required procurement certificationCertified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), within twenty-four (24) months of hire, must secure and maintain the state required contract certification
Supplemental InformationPhysical Requirements:This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally visiting other campuses for meetings as-needed; constantly operating a computer or other office equipment.
- Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.
- This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record
information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.
Organization
Mission Statement
Lamar Institute of Technology provides quality education and training that enable a diverse student population to achieve its career goals. Programs are enhanced by developing and maintaining partnerships with business, industry, and the community. Faculty are dedicated to teaching, advising, and scholarship. Both faculty and staff work to serve the Institute and the community.
History
Lamar Institute of Technology traces its roots back to March 8, 1923, when the South Park School District in Beaumont authorized its superintendent to proceed with plans to open a “junior college of the first class.” On Sept. 17, 1923, South Park Junior College opened with 125 students and a faculty of 14. Located on the third floor of the South Park High School building, the college shared the library and athletic facilities with the high school. In 1932, separate facilities were provided, and the name of the institution was changed to Lamar College, to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the “Father of Education” in Texas.
On June 8, 1942, as a result of a public campaign, a new campus was purchased, and classes were held for the first time on the present-day campus in Beaumont, After World War II, the college grew to 1,079, and a bill to make Lamar a state-supported senior college was introduced in the House of Representatives. The legislature approved the Lamar bill (House Bill 52) on June 4, 1949, creating Lamar State College of Technology effective Sept. 1, 1951. Lamar was the first junior college in Texas to become a four-year, state-supported college. Uniquely, Lamar retained much of its traditional community college mission, particularly in vocational programs, while continuing to grow with strong programs in engineering, sciences, business, and education.
In 1962, a graduate school was established, offering master’s degrees in several fields. The Doctorate in Engineering was established in 1971. In the same year, House Bill 590 became law, changing the institution’s status to university. Lamar State College of Technology, with an enrollment of 10,874, officially became Lamar University on Aug. 23, 1971.
Vocational subjects were among the first courses offered by Lamar and played an important role in the development of Lamar. A Division of Vocations was established in 1946 and became the Lamar School of Vocations in 1955. In 1970, the name was changed to the School of Technical Arts, and in 1972, it became the College of Technical Arts. During 1971, the college began awarding Associate of Applied Science degrees in certain two-year programs.
In 1969, an extension center was opened in Orange, and in 1975, the long-standing private two-year Port Arthur College became Lamar University at Port Arthur. The Lamar University System was established by the 68th Session of the Texas Legislature with the passage of SB 620, which took effect in August 1983. On September 1, 1995, the Lamar University System was abolished, and the components became members of The Texas State University System.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommended in 1990 that all two-year programs at Lamar University-Beaumont be combined into Lamar University Institute of Technology. The programs in the former College of Technical Arts, Allied Health, Office Technology, and Restaurant/Institutional Food Management were placed in the new institute.
On September 1, 1995, the Institute of Technology was established as an educational center of Lamar University and a member of The Texas State University System. The Texas Legislature changed the name of the institution to Lamar Institute of Technology in 1999.
Location
Lamar Institute of Technology, a member of The Texas State University System, and a state-supported institution, is located in Beaumont, Texas, one of the world’s largest petrochemical centers. Beaumont is a progressive city in the Sunbelt, offering private and public schools, churches, museums, shopping districts, and a wide range of leisure-time activities to serve the metropolis of 114,000. A Jefferson County entertainment complex, a civic center, convention center, a performing arts theater, a downtown dining and entertainment district, and coliseum will draw professional entertainers and a wide variety of business, social, and professional groups to the city. Beaumont is convenient to major recreation facilities of Southeast Texas, including the Gulf of Mexico, large lakes and the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Accreditation
Lamar Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate level. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lamar Institute of Technology.
The Lamar Institute of Technology Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Respiratory Therapy Program and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs . The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology. The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management accredits the Health Information Technology program.
On December 4, 2000, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted separate accreditation to Lamar Institute of Technology.
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