Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialist-Procurement

Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly

The Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialist provides procurement and accounts payable support to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center staff, faculty, and students while promoting the UT Health Science Center's mission. This position frequently interacts with vendors and personnel throughout the UT system.

• Audits and processes for payment of all expense statements to include refunds, travel, internal transfers, direct bill reservations and invoices, etc.
• Process purchase orders and regular invoices in DASH.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and independently determines the appropriate procurement method; researches supply sources.
• Resolves problems related to purchasing transactions involving vendors and university personnel.
• Establishes and delegates purchasing authority for designated departments and monitors compliance with policy.
• Collaborates with departments, vendors, and group purchasing organizations to obtain maximum savings for the campus.
• Provide implementation DASH/Oracle training to the Health Science Center campus.
• Provides policy and procedure guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of relevant experience;
OR Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of relevant experience;
OR Bachelor’s Degree in lieu of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skill with accounting systems, DASH/Oracle, Excel, Outlook and internet.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to problem-solve and research resolutions.
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.