Business Analyst, Purchasing

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] .

For UNR Med professional job postings, if you have questions or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Business Center North (BCN) Purchasing Department is the unit charged by Board of Regents policy to conduct all purchases of goods and services for the five BCN institutions:  Desert Research Institute, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, the University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada College as well as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Offices. 

The Business Analyst, Purchasing works with information systems and supports Business Center North procurement functions. This position provides technical and functional support of the procure to pay and travel and expense modules of Workday on behalf of BCN, which includes leadership in system-wide functional user groups, configuration support, business process improvement, and testing and troubleshooting of issues. This position will lead configuration changes necessary due to business process improvements, policy updates or Workday updates from analysis to testing to implementation. They will also provide and present analytics to procurement staff to support process optimization and customer service levels to campuses.

This position will also support the reporting needs of central staff and campus end users and will develop training and support documentation for the functional areas it supports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

Related Experience: working in an analytical role supporting functional and/or technical areas.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Compensation Grade

B

Salary Schedules

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

BCN Purchasing serves the procurement, contracting, and asset management needs for five institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE): Desert Research Institute (DRI), Great Basin College (GBC), Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), and Western Nevada College (WNC), plus the NSHE System offices and System Computing Services (SCS). For more information, please visit the following site: https://www.bcnpurchasing.nevada.edu/

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

    

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] .

For UNR Med professional job postings, if you have questions or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Business Center North (BCN) Purchasing Department is the unit charged by Board of Regents policy to conduct all purchases of goods and services for the five BCN institutions:  Desert Research Institute, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, the University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada College as well as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Offices. 

The Business Analyst, Purchasing works with information systems and supports Business Center North procurement functions. This position provides technical and functional support of the procure to pay and travel and expense modules of Workday on behalf of BCN, which includes leadership in system-wide functional user groups, configuration support, business process improvement, and testing and troubleshooting of issues. This position will lead configuration changes necessary due to business process improvements, policy updates or Workday updates from analysis to testing to implementation. They will also provide and present analytics to procurement staff to support process optimization and customer service levels to campuses.

This position will also support the reporting needs of central staff and campus end users and will develop training and support documentation for the functional areas it supports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

Related Experience: working in an analytical role supporting functional and/or technical areas.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Compensation Grade

B

Salary Schedules

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

BCN Purchasing serves the procurement, contracting, and asset management needs for five institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE): Desert Research Institute (DRI), Great Basin College (GBC), Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), and Western Nevada College (WNC), plus the NSHE System offices and System Computing Services (SCS). For more information, please visit the following site: https://www.bcnpurchasing.nevada.edu/

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

    

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno