Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Negotiate with vendors
Evaluate vendor performance
Manage contracts
Penn State is seeking a Procurement Agent to join its Office of Central Procurement team at University Park, Pennsylvania. The role involves purchasing commodities, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with University policies and regulations
Job Summary
The Procurement Agent purchases commodities within the assigned category in accordance with University policies and government regulations with purchase approval limits.
The successful candidate will negotiate with vendors as it relates to price, delivery, payment, contracts and agreements, specifications, and purchase order terms to increase buying power.
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work at the University Park campus.
Matching Summary
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Penn State is seeking a Procurement Agent to join its Office of Central Procurement team at University Park, Pennsylvania. The role involves purchasing commodities, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with University policies and regulations.
Salary
Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
negotiate with vendors
evaluate vendor performance
manage contracts
competitive Request for Proposal
competitive Request for Quotation
Nice-to-have
professional services experience
customer satisfaction monitoring
flexible work arrangement
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted