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University of Houston

IT Procurement Coordinator

🇺🇸 Clear Lake, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ August 29th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston-Clear Lake is hiring an IT Procurement Coordinator. This role manages the procurement lifecycle, vendor contracts, and compliance with institutional and legal requirements to support the IT department's financial and operational needs. The coordinator collaborates with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement processes and risk mitigation in a complex technology environment.

Highlights
  • Manages purchase requisitions, vouchers, budgets, and financial forecasts following UH System guidelines.
  • Coordinates vendor management including contract lifecycle, compliance tracking, and vendor performance reviews.
  • Interfaces with UHS Information Security Office and General Counsel for risk assessments and legal reviews.
  • Supports IT audits, maintains documentation, and tracks KPIs related to procurement and vendor activities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or an associate’s degree with 4 years experience in IT or higher education procurement.
  • Must obtain certification such as CTCD, CTPM, CPP/CPPB, or CCM within 18 months of hire.
  • Preferred experience includes higher education/public sector background, IT contract language knowledge, and familiarity with ERP/procurement platforms like PeopleSoft or Oracle.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement principles, cost control, budget forecasting, and contract risk analysis.
  • Role involves collaboration across legal, procurement, finance, and IT departments to align procurement with compliance and strategic objectives.