SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT SYSTEM ADMIN, FIN Sourcing & Procurement

The S&P System Administrator serves under the direct supervision of the Director of Procurement and plays a key role in the strategic design, maintenance, continuous improvement, and implementation of all systems related to Sourcing & Procurement at Boston University.

Major duties of this position include:

• Provide input on the strategic design roadmap for all department systems
• In partnership with IS&T/BUworks architecture, maintain map of all current systems, performance expectations, interdependencies, and interfaces
• Keep abreast of individual product lifecycles for current systems, upgrades in functionality, support packs, and sunset horizon
• Perform all short- and long-term maintenance activities to keep all systems operating at peak efficiency.
• Perform all aspects of systems administration to maximize system productivity for the Requisitioner community, suppliers S&P and A/P staff.
• Operate with a continuous improvement mindset to deliver customer requirements, drive innovation, and meet SLAs.
• Serve as the client lead, working in partnership with IS&T, on implementation efforts for new systems (when applicable).
• Influence the design and delivery of training and department communications to ensure system users are efficiently and effectively utilizing S&P systems.

• B.A./B.S. in IT administration, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience (5+ years with a Masters degree) with demonstrated proficiency in:
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement and Contracting processes
• Advanced public speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage concurrent projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to lead with vision and motivate others
• Professionalism, good judgment, and integrity
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output
• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a Sourcing & Procurement function with exposure to a relevant eProcurement system, such as SAP Ariba.

Benefits/Other Information:

Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at

https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.

The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.

For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager S&P System Administrator We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.