Procurement Agent
About The Position
The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Procurement Agent for the Office of Central Procurement within the Finance and Business Division. Central Procurement has a vision to develop and execute sound business and cost-effective Purchasing solutions to enable the teaching, research, and service mission of the University. This position will procure goods and services in accordance with University polices and government regulations and work collaboratively to analyze spending patterns to leverage buying power, reduce costs, and improve overall purchasing performance by actively negotiating and establishing vendor partnerships. This position serves as liaison with University departments and outside organizations and monitors customer satisfaction. The Procurement Agent prepares documentation including quotes and agreements needed to approve purchase orders up to a designated amount and reviews and processes annual contracts. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Requirements
- Appropriate negotiating skills to achieve optimum price, delivery terms, payment terms, and purchase order terms to deliver best value solutions to the University.
- A high degree of organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound principles of customer satisfaction.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with other units within the University as well as external vendors.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Procure goods and services in accordance with University policies and government regulations.
- Analyze spending patterns to leverage buying power, reduce costs, and improve overall purchasing performance.
- Actively negotiate and establish vendor partnerships.
- Serve as liaison with University departments and outside organizations.
- Monitor customer satisfaction.
- Prepare documentation including quotes and agreements needed to approve purchase orders up to a designated amount.
- Review and process annual contracts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
