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Towson University · 2 days ago

Senior Purchasing Agent

Towson, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $97K/yr

2+ years exp

Towson University is a top-100 public university located north of Baltimore, dedicated to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of its community. The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring specialized goods and services, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with university and state regulations while also advising on procurement strategies and resolving vendor issues.

EducationUniversities

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Independently solicit, evaluate, award, and exercise contract renewals for low to high-dollar-value procurement but are not limited to information technology (IT), services contract, facilities maintenance, construction, commodities and or any other goods and services as assigned by the Procurement Director and Associate Procurement Director. Identify/screen new contract vehicles, validate customer sole-source and emergency justifications, and furnish end users with new contract vehicles, price, and data. Independently lead RFP evaluation teams, conduct IFB, process purchase orders, change orders, and contract modifications or amendments. Prepare and review bids and make contract awards to the most responsive and responsible bidder

Independently provide proactive procedural/policy guidance and advice to Procurement customers to ensure fulfillment of the University's and the division's mission, goals, requirements, and schedules, and adherence to State of Maryland statues/regulations, Board of Public Works (BPW) advisories, USM Procurement Policies and Procedures, and best purchasing practices

Independently advise end-users on new technology and contract vehicles etc. as appropriate. Consult on tactical issues (e.g., project planning, choice of contracting method, optimal source, term, and contract language, etc.). Remain current with USM, State of Maryland, and other contracts available for use by TU clients, to optimize available resources

Independently interpret contract/acquisition law and requirements, representing the University in vendor negotiations as necessary to resolve issues and ensure best value. Resolve procurement issues between customers and suppliers, including difficult and complex contract modifications, disputes, claims and terminations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement experienceMaryland procurement regulationsHigher education procurementIT procurementData organizationTechnical writingPublic presentationsConflict resolution

Required

Bachelor's Degree with at least two years of procurement related experience

Knowledge of Maryland procurement statues/regulations, Uniform Commercial Code, Towson University and USM Procurement Policies and Procedures, and public-sector/higher education purchasing practices

Skill in handling a variety of stakeholders, including campus customers, suppliers, elected/appointed officials, and the public

Skill in managing/resolving conflict and achieving consensus

Skill in technical writing, and public presentations--including persuasive writing/speaking

Ability to organize large amounts of data, and to quickly grasp/assess a wide variety of markets and industries

Ability to be attentive to detail despite distractions/interruptions, to work under pressure, and manage competing priorities

Ability to represent the University effectively in a variety of public settings, and to subordinate personal feelings/preferences to group goals