Procurement and Events Coordinator, Wireless Networking and Communications Group in Cockrell School of Engineering
Core
Provide purchasing, procurement, equipment, inventory, and operational support for a multi-million-dollar research center while coordinating major events, meetings, and workshops.
Role type
Procurement and Events Coordinator
Builds
Operational support and event programs for a research center
Domain
Higher education research operations
Required skills
Procurement process management, Event logistics, Vendor relations, Inventory control, Contract lifecycle management, Financial documentation, Stakeholder engagement, Problem-solving
Preferred skills
University business processes, Higher education experience, STEM research operations, Competitive bid processing, Financial systems proficiency, Equipment property management
Technologies
DEFINE, FRMS, UT Market, PointPlus, Workday
Responsibilities
Coordinate research center purchasing and procurement documentation; Plan and execute major center events and workshops; Administer procurement card program and reconcile expenditures; Manage contract lifecycles and competitive solicitations; Administer inventory control and research equipment lifecycle; Develop event communication strategies; Collaborate to optimize operational processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC