Job Summary

• The Purchasing Agent purchases a variety of goods and services required to sustain institutional operations and research, which includes selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, soliciting quotations, approving purchase orders and contracts, expediting shipments, and monitoring contractor performance.
• Provides high-quality customer service by assisting employees and departments with procurement-related inquiries, guiding them through purchasing policies and procedures, resolving order and vendor issues in a timely manner.
• Trains and supports university staff on procurement processes, including requisition workflow, purchase orders, and general procure-to-pay procedures, to ensure compliance with institutional policies and promote efficient operations.

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Salary

$70,878.00-$94,469.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of professional procurement experience
• Professional purchasing certification
• Experience in a higher education setting

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