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Kansas State University · 2 weeks ago

Purchasing Agent II

Manhattan, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

Kansas State University is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to support the central purchasing office's operations and facilitate contract negotiations for various services and commodities. The role involves making procurement decisions, liaising with departments and vendors, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

EducationSocial EntrepreneurshipUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operations and tactical functions of the central purchasing office

Support University departments in contract negotiations for enterprise commodities and services

Make procurement contracting decisions for the university community

Clarify requirements while interpreting and analyzing data and circumstances

Act as the primary liaison to university departments and vendors

Guide departments and vendors through the contracting process

Obtain the best contract terms for the university

Use judgment in the adaptation and skilled application of guidelines to solve procurement-related problems

Qualification

Contracting conceptsProcurement experienceLegal contracting languageMicrosoft OfficeData analyticsTechnology toolsUniversity purchasing policiesCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree and three to four years of relevant experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

Three to four years of contracting concepts and procurement

Ability to gather and prepare detailed specifications for procurement of goods/services

Ability to read and comprehend legal contracting language; University, Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) policies, and procedures and state statutes, technical jargon in specifications and contracts

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing detailed reports of findings and recommendations

Experience in using technology tools and software (i.e. Adobe, digital signature tools)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and data analytic products

Background in state and university purchasing policies and procedures