Procurement Professional II

CSU Careers•Turlock, CA

20h

About The Position

Procurement Professional II is a full-time position in Procurement Services, available on or after January 4, 2027. Under general supervision, the position performs professional procurement activities of moderate complexity to support the acquisition of goods and services for the university. The incumbent applies procurement knowledge, analytical skills, and established principles to assess needs, review options, and support effective outcomes. Within delegated authority, assigned dollar limits, and established policies, the position uses judgment to recommend appropriate procurement methods and approaches, and may support the development and administration of contracts of limited complexity. The incumbent works independently on most day-to-day assignments and receives general supervision on new assignments or projects. The role requires managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing needs and deadlines, collaborating with campus stakeholders and suppliers, and taking accountability for assigned work. The position may require travel and additional training or certification based on department or campus needs.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field; an advanced degree in a related field may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of relevant experience, or one year as a CSU Procurement Professional I. Additional experience demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
Working knowledge of current procurement principles, statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, procurement methods, contract delivery methods, and contract administration activities.
General knowledge of contract development, contract administration, and contract law.
Working knowledge of pricing, cost analysis, accounting principles and practices, benchmarking, budgeting, and cost estimating.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, and services required by a public or large organization.
Ability to evaluate and compare product specifications, contract details, and cost elements of bids or proposals, and to perform pricing and cost analyses.
Ability to analyze issues and provide solutions; experience or skill in cost-reduction techniques; and ability to research and compare products, quality, performance, and options.
Skill in moderately complex negotiations, which may include legal terms.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present ideas and work effectively in a diverse environment.
Ability to prioritize, schedule, and undertake concurrent assignments; strong organization skills for planning and prioritizing multiple projects.
Ability to use procurement software, tools, systems, and applications for analysis, research, and reporting.
May be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or economics.
Procurement or supply chain certification, such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM.
Direct procurement experience in higher education, government, or public-sector agencies, including the State of California, California State University, University of California, or California Community Colleges.
Experience with enterprise Procure-to-Pay and ERP platforms such as Jaggaer, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Workday, Coupa, or JD Edwards.
Experience with the California Public Contract Code, the DGS State Contracting Manual, Fi$Cal compliance, SB/DVBE mandatory preferences, or comparable federal procurement statutes and regulations.
Two years of experience negotiating legal terms, price, payment terms, and delivery options.
Two years of experience with informal and formal invitations for quotes and requests for proposals.
Two years of experience drafting specifications and statements of work.
Two years of experience conducting contract risk assessments.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate proposed specifications, and prioritize requisitions and contract requests.
Determine appropriate procurement methods and contract types.
Conduct moderately complex negotiations involving specifications, legal terms, price, payment terms, and delivery options.
Complete informal and formal bid processes, including assisting with specifications, preparing and posting documents, creating schedules, evaluating proposals, and awarding and executing contracts and purchase orders that provide the best value to the university.
Compile departmental and divisional requests for similar products and services to identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
Research market availability, trends, and potential suppliers, and keep university clients informed.
Manage assigned contracts through their life cycle, including monitoring supplier compliance, initiating corrective actions, executing amendments, filing required records, and closing contracts.
Collaborate with management on annual or multi-year contracts when assigned.
Serve as a liaison among suppliers, Procurement & Contract Services, and other campus stakeholders.
Resolve issues raised by clients, suppliers, and the public.
Promote use of executed contracts, CSU master enablement agreements, and available consortium agreements.
Conduct risk assessments; create reports and analyses; and calculate, track, and report benefits according to systemwide standards.
Recommend process improvements.
Help train stakeholders on processes and procedures and develop or update informational resources.
Obtain additional training or certification when required to stay current with industry standards.
Provide support to other areas as directed by an appropriate administrator and perform other duties as assigned.