Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Supplier Set-up and Support Specialist (Part-time 28 hours/week)

The Supplier Support Specialist works with BYU systems—including Workday and Relish—to support campus end users, student employees, and external vendors. This role provides frontline assistance by answering calls and emails, validating vendors, resolving system issues, and ensuring timely and accurate supplier onboarding. The Specialist also trains student employees and serves as backup to the immediate supervisor when they are unavailable.

Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours/week

What you’ll do in this position:

Support & Communication

• Respond to incoming calls and emails from campus employees, student workers, and vendors.
• Provide clear, professional guidance to resolve system-related questions.
• Build trust through reliable, responsive communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Supplier Setup & Verification

• Evaluate and process new supplier requests in Workday.
• Create and update supplier records in the vendor master file.
• Understand system workflows related to supplier onboarding.
• Review sensitive vendor information (e.g., tax/banking data) with appropriate discretion.
• Participate in identifying and preventing fraudulent attempts targeting the University.

Problem Solving & Training

• Work with suppliers and student employees to resolve issues in the absence of a supervisor.
• Assist in identifying and preventing fraudulent supplier activity.
• Train new student employees and provide ongoing in-service training for current staff.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Experience working with enterprise systems; intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Familiarity with Workday and/or Relish.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support student employees.
• Problem-solving ability and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 49

Typical Starting Pay: $22.75 - $29.50

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 12:59 pm MST. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!