Senior Procurement Specialist

🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $37K - $46K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Austin Peay State University is hiring a Senior Procurement Specialist. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes, collaborating across departments to support procurement operations, supplier relationships, the University’s Corporate Card program, sourcing, and contract services, and contributing to procurement policy development and strategy while ensuring compliance with Tennessee state laws.

Highlights

Assist daily procurement operations across various campus departments for purchasing goods and services.
Manage University employee accounts including opening and closing accounts and provide training for cardholders and approvers.
Support onboarding of new suppliers, ensure documentation and payment information compliance, and maintain supplier records for IRS W-9 and 1099 requirements.
Identify potential suppliers and support Tennessee Go-DBE goals.
Prepare bid specifications, communications, quotation analyses, and award proposals for purchases over bid threshold.
Contribute to departmental goals, strategic plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of procurement principles, state and federal purchasing laws, and basic accounting related to bookkeeping and encumbrances.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to manage complex tasks and deadlines.
Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in procurement, finance, accounting/bookkeeping, or related fields; higher education experience preferred.
Annual salary range of $37,400 to $45,800; position is a regular 12-month fiscal appointment.