University of Idaho
IT Procurement Specialist
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Moscow, ID
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$20
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
May 8th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring an IT Procurement Specialist. This role facilitates procurement processes by preparing purchase orders, collaborating with departments to clarify requisition details, maintaining procurement records, monitoring inventory levels, and preparing reports while ensuring compliance with institutional purchasing policies.
Highlights
- Assist in preparation and processing of purchase orders
- Collaborate with departments to clarify requisitions and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain organized and current procurement records
- Monitor inventory levels and stock availability
- Prepare reports and summaries of procurement activities and spending
- Work within the Information Technology Services division, Customer Experience and Engagement department
- Experience required with modern computer technology including Windows and MacOS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license required for university vehicle operation
- Compensation starts at $20.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
IT Procurement Specialist Full Description
IT Procurement Specialist
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005259P
Position Title | IT Procurement Specialist
Division/College | Information Technology Services
Department | Customer Experience and Engagement
Location | Moscow, Off Campus Location - Possible remote/hybrid option
Posting Context Statement | The IT Procurement Specialist is a member of the Student and Technology Operations Support team (STOS) is a unit within the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The primary focus of this position includes providing excellent customer service, placing orders for technology hardware and software, tracking and delivery of products, updating the work management system in an accurate and timely manner.
Position Overview
This position facilitates efficient procurement processes, assisting in documentation, vendor communications, and ensuring compliance with institutional purchasing policies and procedures.
Duties may include: Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders Collaborate with departments to clarify requisition details, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely order placement Maintain organized and up-to-date procurement records Assist in monitoring inventory levels and stock availability Prepare reports and summaries of procurement activities and spending Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Join Office of Information Technology (OIT) | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Posting Number | SP005259P
Position Title | IT Procurement Specialist
Division/College | Information Technology Services
Department | Customer Experience and Engagement
Location | Moscow, Off Campus Location - Possible remote/hybrid option
Posting Context Statement | The IT Procurement Specialist is a member of the Student and Technology Operations Support team (STOS) is a unit within the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The primary focus of this position includes providing excellent customer service, placing orders for technology hardware and software, tracking and delivery of products, updating the work management system in an accurate and timely manner.
Position Overview
This position facilitates efficient procurement processes, assisting in documentation, vendor communications, and ensuring compliance with institutional purchasing policies and procedures.
Duties may include: Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders Collaborate with departments to clarify requisition details, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely order placement Maintain organized and up-to-date procurement records Assist in monitoring inventory levels and stock availability Prepare reports and summaries of procurement activities and spending Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Join Office of Information Technology (OIT) | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Experience in an office environment working as a part of a team Experience with modern computer technology, including common devices, common software applications, Windows and MacOS operating systems
Required Education | High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other | Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in an information technology/business field with a preference for a Bachelor’s Experience in technology support Experience in IT/business consulting or advanced experience in customer service Knowledge of purchasing, inventory management/distribution and/or enterprise desktop management Experience in customer service Demonstrated skills in listening/reading for understanding, professionalism, collaboration, advocacy, objectivity, diligence, and flexibility Experience utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience in communicating verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Ability to: Frequently lift, carry and/or otherwise move information technology equipment weighing up to 50 pounds indoors and outdoors Move between buildings Climb stairs and ladders Crawl or maneuver in confined spaces
Degree Requirement | N/A: No degree requirement
Required Education | High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other | Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in an information technology/business field with a preference for a Bachelor’s Experience in technology support Experience in IT/business consulting or advanced experience in customer service Knowledge of purchasing, inventory management/distribution and/or enterprise desktop management Experience in customer service Demonstrated skills in listening/reading for understanding, professionalism, collaboration, advocacy, objectivity, diligence, and flexibility Experience utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience in communicating verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Ability to: Frequently lift, carry and/or otherwise move information technology equipment weighing up to 50 pounds indoors and outdoors Move between buildings Climb stairs and ladders Crawl or maneuver in confined spaces
Degree Requirement | N/A: No degree requirement
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $20.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 05/05/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This posting will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified. Applications received on or before May 25, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $20.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 05/05/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This posting will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified. Applications received on or before May 25, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
- List of References
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question) - * After reviewing this position description and qualifications listed, are you willing and able to perform the work requirements of this position?
- Yes
- No
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