Purchasing Specialist

The Hillman Cancer Center (HCC) provides exceptional patient care as a world leader in understanding, preventing, and treating cancer through the integration of scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and community partnerships, while training the next generation of cancer experts. The Purchasing Specialist position is within the Fiscal Team of HCC. This is a hybrid position, working 2 days a week onsite, and as needed for meetings.

Job Summary

Processes all supply purchasing requests, disbursements, and travel and business reimbursement requests. Reviews materials for accuracy and compliance and prepares bid specifications and correspondence. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and recommends quantity and quality of orders. Maintains accurate inventories, records, lists, and database. Assists with administrative functions.

Essential Functions * Gathering required documents for agreements * Coordinating with Financial Account Coordinators to verify funding

• Entering service agreement details in Panther Express

• Ensuring the creation of purchase order

• Providing completed information to the Financial Account Coordinator

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Purchasing Specialist I Job Family: Finance & Procurement Job Sub Family: Procurement & Purchasing Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: M-F Work Arrangement: M-F Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI244139912