The Nuclear Engineering department invites applications for a full-time Procurement Specialist. Reporting to the Business Manager, the Procurement Specialist will provide responsive, technical knowledge and cost-effective skills to procure supplies, equipment, and services to support the research, instruction, and service mission of the Nuclear Engineering Department.
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A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all applicants must submit their application online with the following documents:
About The College/Department/Division
Established in 1957, the department of Nuclear Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) campus was the first and continues to be one of the most prestigious in the United States. The Nuclear Engineering graduate program is consistently ranks as one of the top in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. UTK is recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s best places to work and offers competitive benefits that can be reviewed here: UT Benefits
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