Procurement Analyst

Position Summary

The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment

The Procurement Analyst will be an integral member of ECE’s research finance and administrative team, providing procurement support to a large portfolio contracts and sub-awards, including departmental procurement requests. This includes but is not limited to collecting documents and approvals necessary to submit a purchasing request, receipting POs to allow for payment, and reconciling p-card expense reports. The Procurement Analyst responsibilities also include financial management reports on assigned research grants, monitoring transactions, and other key financial functions.

This position is hiring at a starting salary between $45,370 and $55,000 per year.

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Essential Functions

• Assists with general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements
• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
• Analyzes and prepares accounts, financial statements and reports
• Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects
• Identifies, prioritizes, and resolves financial issues; probes beyond stated situation; identifies underlying issues; recognizes exceptions; performs preliminary analysis
• Recommends, assists, tests, or implements process streamlining, system improvements or work flow changes; participates as a project team member
• Leads sourcing and procurement strategies in the department
• Leads supplier registration process in the department
• Works with departments and process partners to resolve issues related to procurement
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions / Information

• Assists with administrative duties such as coordinating research-related travel, purchasing equipment and supplies, and scheduling meetings and events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of related experience in accounting/finance
• Skills Required
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
  • Basic knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
  • Working knowledge of accounting systems

Substitutions

• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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