California Procurement Analyst

Managing the end-to-end procurement process, the full-time California Procurement Analyst will draft and execute purchase orders, coordinate vendor onboarding, and ensure compliance with university policies in a primarily remote role. Key responsibilities Draft and execute purchase orders while coordinating vendor onboarding and obtaining quotes Ensure compliance with university, state, federal, and sponsored research policies, and resolve purchasing issues Maintain procurement records, perform basic cost analyses, and support financial reporting and audits Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training 1-3 years of related finance experience Some knowledge of the organization's departments and operations to meet procurement needs Analytical skills to evaluate the quality and cost-effectiveness of purchasing options Working proficiency in standard spreadsheet and word processing software, including Excel