Procurement Agent
Overview of Procurement Agent
Purdue University Northwest's Procurement and Auxiliary Services department is seeking a Procurement Agent. The Procurement Agent performs a wide range of procurement responsibilities in support of a two-campus system and Gabis Arboretum consistent with industry best practices and in compliance with Purdue West Lafayette and State of Indiana regulations and policies.
Budgeted Salary Range: $56,000 - $59,000
Duties and Responsibilities of a Procurement Agent
- Responsible for two-campus system and Gabis Arboretum quoting, sourcing and procurement of equipment, materials and services related to general procurement, technology and building construction.
- Approves purchase orders up to $100,000.
- Performs procurement responsibilities in support of campus community consistent with industry best practices and in compliance with Purdue University and State regulations, policies, and guidelines.
- Provide general procurement, technology and building construction procurement services by processing orders for goods and services, prepare and issue requests for quotations, requests for proposals, evaluate proposals and make recommendations.
- Responsible for timely approval processing of electronic requisitions to facilitate issuance of purchase orders for purchases less than $100,000.
- Provides support in resolving invoice reconciliation issues.
- Provide information and instruction to campus personnel on procurement system policies and procedures.
- Responsible for establishing content, coordinating and scheduling of training or workshops for electronic procurement system.
- Serve as contact with West Lafayette personnel regarding Ariba issues, questions and enhancement opportunities.
- Serves as authority on electronic procurement system and provides assistance to campus personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits of a Procurement Agent
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
- University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
- University contributions to Health Savings Account –
- Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
Education of a Procurement Agent
BA/BS Business or Accounting
Experience of a Procurement Agent
Four years of procurement and/or business-related experience required.
One year demonstrated experience with formal competitive bidding processes.
Demonstrated purchasing experience including high-technology and building construction utilizing competitive bidding including writing specifications, bid documents and procurement justification.
Preferred: Higher education related experience is desired. PNW related experience is preferred.
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