Purchasing Agent

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The person selected for this position will have the requisite experience and confidence needed to assist with the daily needs of the department and the eagerness to jump right in as we implement our new E-Procurement system. We need your work ethic and pride to drive you through learning all the regulations under which the university must operate. Bring your motivation to deliver high quality and adaptive results within the bounds of policy and with the resources at hand. Your documentation of solutions or processes, thorough and professional correspondence with requestors, and a robust understanding of policy &/or regulations will give you a leg up in this office. Just like Michael Scott said, “It’s never too early for ice cream.” The world’s best boss would agree with us in that it’s never too early to submit your application for this position!

Summary of Responsibilities
Assists with coordinating the process for acquisition of goods and services for campus departments.

Essential Functions

• Reviews for compliance and processes requisitions for the acquisition of goods and services.
• Researches, analyzes and evaluates requisitions based on procurement standards and makes recommendations to leadership based on procurement standards.
• Assists in issuing and preparing bids.
• Assists with contract administration for established University enterprise agreements.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years of experience in procurement or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Applied knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles as related to purchasing and contracts
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex procurements
• Ability to administer all aspects of sourcing according to laws and codes
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Proven ability to work effectively with directors, co-workers, vendors, outside contractors, and the general public

Pay Info

Range beginning $19.75/hr, adjusted based on qualifications

Official application link: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/31543