Purchasing Agent II

Purchasing Agent II

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: Finance & Administrative Service

Department: Purchasing

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

We seek a positive and talented individual to join our team. Utah State University's Purchasing and Contract Services offers a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and a benefits package that includes medical/dental coverage, a 14.2% contribution into a 401(a) retirement plan, 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of paid sick leave per year, 13 paid holidays, and more.

This position will be responsible to obtain pricing through various procurement processes for a variety of commodities and services; research the marketplace to identify new vendors and stay updated on pricing trends. The individual may advise on contract terms and conditions as well as policies and procedures. They will also review and sign certain contracts related to purchases.

• Prepare bid sourcing events, evaluate bid proposals, leads review committees and ensures proper procedures are followed in compliance with University and State policies.
• Issues purchase orders.
• Confers with University departments regarding requirements, specifications, and deliveries.
• Advises departments on purchasing policies and procedures and provides vendor sources.
• Review and research purchasing requests.
• Will involve direct contact with vendors/suppliers.
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of rules, legislations, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• May train and guide technical/clerical support staff.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus two years of experience or 6 years of equivalent experience in a similar role will also be considered.
• The successful candidate must have the following competencies:
  • Customer Focus:
    Candidate must be dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of our customers (USU departments). Acts with customer in mind and establishes and maintains effective relationships to gain their trust and respect.
  • Communication
    
    Skills:
    
    Demonstrate self-management skills and effectively communicate work status, issues, risks, problems, and any underlying process problems to the team and departments.
  • Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships:
    Must possess the ability to work with various personalities and maintain good relations with the various USU departments. Must be able to work effectively and calmly with short deadlines and situational conflicts.
  • Organizational
    
    Skills:
    
    Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and problem solve. Strong attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.
  • Problem Solving:
    Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems.

Commensurate with experience

General Office Work:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

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