Procurement Professional

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees, with a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration, the Procurement Professional performs journey-level procurement responsibilities in support of the campus community consistent with industry best practices and in compliance with State and California State University and University regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders as assigned for goods and services using the CSUBUY & PeopleSoft Financials-Purchasing system.
• Reviews and negotiates contract terms and conditions with suppliers, sources vendors for cost savings, and follows up on orders overdue for delivery or completion of service(s).
• Analyzes, evaluates, and processes departmental requisitions, contracts, and license agreements in a timely manner.
• Prepares and issues requests for quotes, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals for goods and services using an online bid management system (PlanetBids).
• Receives bids, analyzes bid results, posts bid results, and develops contract documents in PlanetBids.
• Identifies and analyzes areas for cost savings, strategic sourcing, and efficiencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience or one year as a CSU Procurement Professional I. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Operations Management.
• Certified Purchasing Manager designation or Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB) preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, policies, and regulations, including the ability to interpret and apply CSU and State procurement requirements when processing purchase orders, requisitions, contracts, license agreements, and supporting documentation across a variety of commodities and services.
• Skill in analyzing procurement needs, negotiating supplier terms, and coordinating purchasing activities, with the ability to evaluate requisitions and agreements, identify cost-saving vendor opportunities, track outstanding orders and services, and communicate effectively with departments and suppliers.
• Knowledge of competitive bidding and solicitation processes, including the ability to prepare requests for quotes, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals; develop bid specifications in consultation with requesting departments; analyze bid responses; post results; and prepare related contract documents using PlanetBids.
• Skill in processing renewal agreements and identifying procurement efficiencies, including the ability to use established templates for service, professional services, maintenance, repair, operations, internship, and teaching agreements.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $5,178 – $5,717 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is $5,178 - $7,543 per month.

Schedule

• Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• Currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

Benefits

The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, and tuition waiver.

This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.