Rice University · 3 weeks ago
Procurement Analyst II
Houston, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expRice University is a prestigious institution located in Houston, Texas, known for its commitment to excellence in education and community values. The Procurement Analyst will provide comprehensive procurement support for contracts and purchasing activities in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, including financial management and vendor relations.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a relationship manager to campus vendors
Advises and assists department staff, faculty and leadership in the acquisition of goods and services and in the selection of supplies and equipment
Performs high value transactions and services such as buying scientific or other specialized equipment and supplies
Conducts market research on services, materials, equipment and supplies
Evaluates price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing equipment and supplies
Evaluates vendor quotes, negotiates price and delivery and places orders
Identifies and obtains inventory and non-inventory material goods and services
Researches and resolves issues or discrepancies with deliveries and pricing, and ensures accuracy of the delivery and timely payments to vendors
Advises and assists departments in the selection of appropriate supplies and equipment, as needed
Performs related procurement activities as assigned
Prepares, reviews, processes, and reconciles invoices and expenses
Leads departmental sourcing and procurement strategies
Oversees the supplier registration process within the department
Collaborates with departments and process partners to resolve procurement-related issues
Serves as a point of contact for Property Accounting, as applicable
Performs all other duties as assigned
Provides administrative support by coordinating research-related travel, procuring equipment and supplies, and scheduling meetings and events
Supports faculty, students, and staff by responding to inquiries related to purchase orders and assisting with the acquisition of vendor quotations
Trains faculty, students, and staff on the use of the Quartzy web-based system
Serves as a liaison between the department and the Rice Procurement Office, Payments Team, Facilities Management, and Inventory Management teams
Serves as the primary representative for space management and laboratory/equipment oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of experience in accounting/finance
Strong knowledge of market conditions, trade practices, sources, and lead times
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Ability to identify, clarify and resolve routine to moderately complex issues
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
Understanding of and familiarity with specific acquisitions processes such as RFP's, IFB's Source Selection methodologies, market surveys, auctions and analytics-applied decision making
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word) and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance experience
Experience working in an institution of higher education with some experience in financial management
Management of personnel and grants/contracts with federal/state agencies
Procurement experience. 1-3 years of accounts payables, preferably in expense processing, financial administration, or P-Card administration
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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