Assist the Assistant Director of Financial Analysis and Planning with the administration of university procurement activities to deliver high value and quality equipment, materials, supplies, and services; to ensure accuracy of records and compliance with federal, state, and university policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Conducts research, interprets, analyzes, and transforms spending and savings data information in different formats to accommodate a variety of sourcing needs based on strategic procurement goals and requirements.

Northeast Ohio Medical University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay Grade: 8
Starting Salary Range: $46,300-$54,788
Location: Rootstown, OH

Benefits Offerings Include:
- Hybrid Workplace
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- State Retirement with 14% matching
- Excellent Vacation and Sick Time
- 11 Paid Holiday Days
- Wellness Offerings
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
For additional details visit: https://www.neomed.edu/hr/benefits/

1) Create / process approved requisitions, which ensure procurement of quality products at competitive prices; expedite purchase orders; resolve invoicing and shipping discrepancies; interview suppliers to increase knowledge of price, quality, and delivery requirements.
2) Administration of the P-Card program including processing applications, management of the online portal, ongoing user training, monthly transaction processing and payment reconciliation, and conduct spend audits and analysis monthly to ensure compliance with state and University policies.
3) Analyze spend by commodity, business unit, other data elements, and/or vendor using appropriate business metrics, in order to identify sourcing opportunities including, but not limited to, savings, value, consolidation and supplier diversity and reporting spend quarterly to the IUC, and conduct spend audits and analysis monthly to ensure compliance with state and University policies.
4) Assist in the administration of all business platforms for purchasing including vendor registration, travel, PCARD, contract management, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and/or related experience required.

Experience: Three years of purchasing-related experience preferred, including negotiation with external vendors, procurement practices, process redesign, and general financial analysis.

Core Competencies

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Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear and occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or kneel. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.

For concerns regarding discrimination, please contact:
Molly O’Malley
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator
Northeast Ohio Medical University, G-212B
4209 St. Rt. 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown, OH 44272
Email: momalley@neomed.edu

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