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Join our team as a Procurement and Event Management Specialist and make a significant impact by efficiently handling various tasks, ensuring compliance, and orchestrating department events.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take charge of our Central Purchasing inbox, providing timely responses to supplier and employee inquiries. Delegate or route emails as needed to address concerns effectively.
2. Collaborate with department Fund and Purchasing Managers to accurately assign employees to appropriate units in our procurement portal. Address portal-related inquiries and liaise with our IT Special Projects team for system enhancements.
3. Manage and resolve escalated communications from employees and suppliers, ensuring fiscal account reconciliation. Safeguard compliance by gatekeeping incoming requests in line with established policies and procedures.
4. Collaborate with management to review and enhance department policies and guidelines, particularly related to procurement and travel and entertainment processes.
5. Maintain order documentation and justifications to uphold Department and University standards. Ensure all incoming orders are processed efficiently.
6. Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of department-wide events, from small gatherings to large conferences. Prepare complex justification memos, logistics, and vendor coordination for successful execution.
7. Coordinate contracts, terms, POs, and payment processing for department-wide special events while adhering to Travel Accounting guidelines.
8. Provide analytical support for various business-operation projects, using data to drive decision-making and improvements.
9. Be one of the primary points of contact for Radiology Finance and Purchasing, assisting with office walk-ins, phone calls, and emails.

If you're an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to manage procurement effectively and orchestrate memorable events within our department. Join us and play a pivotal role in our success!