The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in for a remote opportunity

Role Description

The Purchasing Specialist will assist Energy Services management with multi-departmental contract oversight and procurement of goods and services in support of the organization (Chilled Water Systems, Cogeneration Systems, Electric Distribution Systems and Water Systems). This position is responsible for assisting customers with contract interpretation, defined pricing, reporting, securing encumbrances and renewal reminders.

• This position will secure vendor quotes, assist with ensuring correctness and completeness of all procurement packages, process requisitions in Connect Carolina for purchases requiring a University Purchase Order, and coordinating with Central Purchasing to ensure timely completion of the procurement cycle.
• In addition, this position will assist the business services team in completing the work needed to ensure on time payment of critical vendors.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; or associate’s degree and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Basic working knowledge of state and federal procurement laws, contract law, purchasing practices, and quality of goods/commodities and/or services being purchased.

• Ability to interpret and apply proper procurement methods and procedures for routine purchases.

• Ability to prepare and maintain records of some complexity accurately and thoroughly.

• Ability to identify issues for routine purchasing actions; ability to explore alternatives, ability to seek assistance.

• Ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with departmental personnel, vendors, and other customers/clients.

• Ability to respond to routine/basic requests. Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated high degree of accuracy are essential.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize. Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Adobe.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with an integrated system that supports effective procurement and accounting business processes (example – UNC ConnectCarolina) and a Preventive Maintenance (PM) work management system (example – Maximo).
• Bachelor’s degree; or associate’s degree and related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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