Job Description

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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Administers the technical support of PeopleSoft for Purchasing.
Develops data standards and documents procedures systemwide.
Serves as the first level staff for the administration of PeopleSoft in the Purchasing Department.
Responsible for maintaining and updating the web presence for department.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years procurement or supply experience.
Must have the ability to work under minimum or limited supervision.
Must be able to make sound decisions under stressful conditions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people.
Good analytical ability and decision making skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems for the Purchasing Department. Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations or development or enhancement of existing management system, Peoplesoft. Analyzes business user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions to assist the internal department as well as business community.
Translates business requirements into functional specifications.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty
Assists with development of technical designs, specifications, and options for technical solutions for the Purchasing Department. Assists with analyzing current processes and procedures to create future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings to the University. May serve as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures related to the current management system, Peoplesoft.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Represents the Purchasing Department in any technical support meetings; coordinates with PeopleSoft technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues with the PeopleSoft system. Acts as liaison with the Controller’s Office for any required corrections, i.e. assets, cost centers; ensures that any match exceptions related to Purchasing are investigated and successfully resolved.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Designated as the PeopleSoft administrator for Purchasing; provides technical consulting and training to end users; develops processes related to PeopleSoft administration for Business Managers; identifies and implements contracts for punch-out capabilities in PeopleSoft.