Procurement Specialist II

Job Duties

The primary responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist II position are:

• Processing requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with policies and procedures
• Aiding faculty and staff with the e-procurement system
• Providing guidance to faculty and staff in interpreting procurement policies and procedures
• Developing and managing solicitations (simplified bid, RFB, and RFP) in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions of campus purchases
• Serving as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Key Job Responsibilities

Implements required reporting protocols with suppliers to allow measurement of cost savings, reduction, avoidance, supplier management, and risk mitigation programs and strategies
Drafts, submits, and communicates outcomes of procurement requests to suppliers, stakeholders, and institutional leadership
Prepares and disseminates business cases to appropriate audiences, proposes strategic sourcing, and authors programs to stakeholders and institutional leadership
Establishes and maintains bid and proposal records to comply with record-keeping requirements
Led and executed the research of suppliers to understand available products and services, assesses market conditions, identifies supply options, and makes recommendations
Serves as primary point of contact for external stakeholders, maintains contracts, and negotiates purchase prices to obtain timely and meaningful contract sourcing results
Led the development of complex solicitations requiring creative approaches to evaluation of third party sourcing options in compliance with regulatory requirements

How To Apply

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs.
Applications submitted after June 15th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

Compensation

The starting salary range for this position is $50,000 - $53,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Excellent customer service skills when working with campus customers and external suppliers
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures
• Proficiency in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing simplified bids, requests for bids and/or proposals
• Experience working in a procurement role
• Experience negotiating contract terms and conditions
• Experience with e-procurement software (e.g., Workday or Jaggaer)