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Austin Peay State University

Senior Procurement Specialist

🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Austin Peay State University is hiring a Senior Procurement Specialist. The role involves assisting with the full procurement process, supporting supplier relationships, managing the Corporate Card program, and contributing to procurement policy and strategy to ensure compliance with Tennessee state laws.

Highlights

  • Assist daily procurement operations across campus departments, ensuring efficient purchasing of goods and services.
  • Manage University employee accounts, including opening and closing procurement-related accounts.
  • Provide training for Corporate Card program cardholders and approvers.
  • Support onboarding and maintenance of supplier records, including IRS W-9 and 1099 compliance.
  • Identify potential suppliers and support diversity goals (TN Go-DBE).
  • Assist in preparing specifications and analyzing bids over the purchase threshold.
  • Assist Contract Services with preparing and obtaining signatures on contracts.
  • Use Microsoft Office Suite for procurement record management and communication.
  • Require a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years’ experience in procurement, finance, or related fields; higher education experience preferred.
  • A background and credit history check is required for the successful applicant.