Senior Procurement Specialist

University of Arkansas System

Procurement Specialist managing purchasing transactions at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Responsible for analyzing purchasing patterns and processing procurement transactions.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing purchasing transactions, managing procurement programs, and analyzing purchasing patterns for cost savings. Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable in state purchasing rules and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing Transactions ManagementProcurement Card Program ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyState Purchasing Rules KnowledgeWorkday Literacy

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Hard Skills

Requisitions ProcessingPurchase Orders ManagementExpense Reports ProcessingCapital Equipment PurchasingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWorkdayAdobe Forms

Industry Keywords

ProcurementPurchasing RegulationsCost Savings Measures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process Purchasing Transactions including but not limited to Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Spend Authorizations, Expense Reports, and Match Exceptions.
Management of capital equipment purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders.
Process daily distributor reports and daily Procurement Spec productivity reports, which are relayed to Procurement Manager.
Management of procurement card program. Analyzing purchasing patterns and history to determine cost savings measures.
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3 years related experience or equivalent education and experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Ability to work on a computer 6/8 hours per day
Ability to perform routine office functions including verbal communication, filing and light lifting
Knowledge of state purchasing rules, applicable laws and regulations
Workday and Adobe forms literate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy