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University of California, Riverside · 15 hours ago

Purchasing Assistant/Travel Coordinator

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$29.35/hr - $42.06/hr

5+ years exp

The University of California, Riverside is a diverse research university located in Southern California. They are seeking a Purchasing Assistant/Travel Coordinator to assist with processing financial transactions, order follow-up for account reconciliation, and providing support to administrative staff while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

Building MaterialEducationNon ProfitReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists with processing financial transactions, order follow up for account reconciliation, and provides additional support to the administrative staff as needed while remaining compliant with UC policies and procedures

Uses skills as an experienced procurement professional

Works on assignments that are diverse and complex in nature, and requires strong analytical skills necessary to compare and contrast purchasing options

Demonstrates good judgment in selection methods and techniques

Makes independent decisions

Receives assignments and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals

Identifies risks and responds accordingly

Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Qualification

Purchasing experienceAnalytical skillsSpreadsheet proficiencyFinancial systemsCustomer service experiencePolicy interpretationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma plus five (5) years of Administrative Experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration and one year of related experience

Demonstrated extensive and responsible purchasing and accounting experience in an online environment

Ability to analyze varying product and service features, prices and qualities, and determine the most cost effective purchase for the department

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with colleagues, faculty, students, international visitors, and diverse clientele

Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely, organized, and accurate manner under the pressures of deadlines, interruptions, distractions and competing priorities and requirements

Ability to interpret and apply complex policies; ability to research and analyze information to formulate and implement solutions to problems

Skill in creating and editing spreadsheets and reports using Word, Excel, or other software applications

Skill in exporting/importing data from or to different software applications or data collection and retrieval

Experience with Internet search engines for data gathering purposes

Skill in working independently, following through on assignments and setting priorities that accurately reflects the relative importance of job responsibilities

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail