Procurement Agent

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

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 several different commodity areas that include promotional items, art, music & theatre, educational/classroom supplies, grounds/lawn equipment, greenhouse/nursery, janitorial/custodial services and equipment, interpreting/translating services and other commodities as assigned. This position may also work in other commodity areas that they may have experience in. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related education and experience totaling 4 years
Strong analytic skills
Innovative, professional, organized, and detail oriented
Strong reasoning, interpreting, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to problem solve effectively
Strong and efficient personal computer skills
Ability to foster positive, collegial, and collaborative relationships with diverse groups of internal and external constituents
Ability to provide exceptional customer service
Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Adherence to applicable state and federal laws and established Board of Regents and university policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.