Procurement and Contract Specialist - Entry Level

Position: Procurement and Contract Specialist I - Entry Level
## Procurement and Contract Specialist I - Entry Level Apply locations:
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Posted 22 Days Agojob requisition :
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** Come Grow With Us
** Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Grand Canyon Education's Procurement and Travel department is currently seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist I. This position purchases materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with procuring products and services. They'll also solicit and analyze bids, negotiate, and establishes contracts for the purchase of product and services GCE and its partner organizations.
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* Please Note:

Must reside in the Phoenix Metro area.
**** Responsibilities:
*** Reviews requisitions for accuracy; confers with end users to determine specific requirements and budget allocations, market conditions and availability.
* Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
* Investigates sensitive or unusual issues or complaints regarding suppliers; provides guidance and assistance to suppliers and end users; reviews, analyzes, and interprets legal terms and conditions pertinent to procurement.
* Reviews bid proposals and negotiates and executes contracts within budgetary limitations, legal terms, and scope of authority.
* Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
* Maintains an effective liaison with suppliers, management personnel, and co-workers.
* Analyzes past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield.
* Prepares complex requests for bid, contacts suppliers for bid quotations; analyzes bids received; prepares and monitors agreements, outlines performance standards, tolerances, warranties, and maintenance requirements.
* Studies quality of products and services, analyzes bid responses, determines supplier of choice, negotiates terms of agreements, place orders, follows-up on deliveries, investigates complaints and secures adjustments.
* Researches industries and suppliers by reading periodicals and literature and/or attending meetings/events.
* Performs additional duties as required.
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in a related field required from a regionally accredited institution
* Minimum of 3 years’ procurement experience, preferably in higher education.
* Contract experience preferred
* Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
* Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.