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    Procurement Agent - Ames, United States - Iowa State University

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    Position Title:
    Procurement Agent


    Job Group:
    Professional & Scientific


    Required Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Degree in a business or commodity-related field.
    Experience acquiring, bidding, or sourcing goods and services.
    Computer experience such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), bid software, contract management software, Smartsheet, etc.
    Experience working in an area directly related to sourcing or procurement.
    Experience reading and understanding contractual terms and conditions.


    Job Description:
    Summary

    The Procurement Services Department at Iowa State University is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Procurement Agent position.

    The objective of an ISU Procurement Agent is to provide efficient, timely, and effective sourcing and procurement services for the university while maximizing the university's resources.

    This position will be responsible for procuring goods and services in the scientific commodity area that may include lab equipment and supplies and equipment service agreements in conjunction with other Scientific commodity procurement agents.

    This position may also work in other commodity areas that they may have experience in.

    Responsibilities of the position include assistance with or direct management of:

    procurement of goods and services
    writing and managing contracts to ensure compliance with performance, state and federal law, University policy and Board of Regents policy
    negotiating remedies for noncompliance when necessary
    supplier relationship management
    developing functional and/or technical specifications
    evaluating or editing terms and conditions for procurement of good and services
    establishing criteria of award, evaluating and analyzing bid proposals, and facilitating award decisions in cooperation with requesting departments.

    The successful candidate will possess strong analytic skills and be innovative, professional, organized, and detail oriented.

    Strong reasoning, interpreting, and written and verbal communication skills will be necessary in order to be successful in the position.

    The individual will possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and problem solve effectively.

    Strong and efficient personal computer skills, as well as the ability to foster positive, collegial, and collaborative relationships with diverse groups of internal and external constituents, will be essential for success.

    The successful candidate also will possess the ability to provide exceptional customer service while meeting deadlines and working effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while adhering to applicable state and federal laws and established Board of Regents and university policies and procedures.

    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

    Level Guidelines


    • Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
    • Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
    • Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
    • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
    • Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
    • May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
    • May provide guidance to students

    Appointment Type:
    Regular

    Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period


    Time Type:
    Full time


    Pay Grade:
    PS807


    Application Instructions:
    To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application.

    Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

    1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free:
    .

    Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:


    • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
    • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
    • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
    • Life insurance and long-term disability
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellbeing program
    • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

    Original Posting Date:
    May 3, 2024


    Posting Close Date:
    May 16, 2024


    Job Requisition Number:
    R14635% % %%admin%%

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