The Procurement Services office supports the University through enabling the purchase of goods and services at competitive prices, financial stewardship for payments, continuous improvement in business processes and responsive service to University departments.
The Procurement Functional Systems Administrator serves as the primary interface between campus end users, vendors, and procurement solution providers to ensure that the procurement systems, including Unimarket (eProcurement), Banner Financial System (ERP), and Visa Spend Clarity (P-Card) are administered effectively and according to university policies and procedures. The Procurement Functional Systems Administrator is also responsible for the development of relevant training sessions and materials, management of the P-Card program, data report generation and analysis, management of the vendor registration process, as well as leading/assisting in applicable process improvement initiatives.
Department: Procurement Services
Position Category: Part Time
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
Knowledge & Skills:
Ability to quickly learn and become subject matter experts in various systems required
Proficient Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required
Self-motivated with great attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills required
Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills required for team work and collaboration with various parties
Familiarity with purchasing and accounts payable best practices preferred
Familiarity with P-Card administration preferred
Experience with ERP systems (Banner, PeopleSoft, etc.) and eProcurement platforms such as Unimarket, JAGGAER, or other leading providers preferred
Experience with developing and leading training sessions preferred
Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D.-granting research university, with world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. Founded in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the foundings of Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Inter-professional Projects Program. With five campuses throughout the Chicago area and alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America's Second City with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2300 and total population of just over 7400.