Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Senior Purchasing Agent
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to manage the procurement process for various goods and services. The role involves soliciting and evaluating contracts, providing procedural guidance, and representing the University in vendor negotiations to ensure compliance and best value.
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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
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
Preferred
Two years' experience procuring information technology, IT consulting and services related procurement preferred
Experience in higher-education or public-sector procurement strongly preferred
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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