Procurement Professional

Compensation And Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,147 - $5,250 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,570 - $6,658 per month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.
• Area of consideration is limited to on-campus, state funded employees only.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Procurement and Support Services (PASS), this position is responsible for the purchasing of goods and services, handling various procurement programs, and providing administrative assistance to the Director. This position has lead responsibility for People Soft Purchasing support campus-wide and is a member of the People Soft implementation team for PASS. This position also coordinates system-wide Procurement requirements and other Procurement-related functions.

• Knowledge of:
  • General knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, the methods and procedures of purchasing, including the processes of competitive bidding as required by the California State Statutes and Codes.
  • Knowledge of computer office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology, systems, and software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications).
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Perform or learn campus routine purchasing, ordering, and contract processes.
  • Write specifications, record and document purchasing activities, and keep accurate records and files.
  • Understand and apply California State Statutes and Codes.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, vendors, campus personnel and the general public.
  • Independently gather and analyze data necessary for informed purchasing decisions; analyze competitive bids and make accurate arithmetic computations.
  • Conduct business transactions and perform simple research.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to use a variety of office equipment.

• Equivalent to an undergraduate degree in purchasing, accounting, marketing, general business, or another related field. Related education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of People Soft system.

Our mission is to advance the University’s objectives through innovative, cost-effective, and timely acquisition of quality goods and services.

Applications received by February 24, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following:

1) Their most recent résumé/vitae;
2) A cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest;
3) Contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status.

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