Hybrid Procurement Associate: Purchasing & Vendor Ops

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Associate for the Office of Central Procurement. The role involves handling procurement transactions, preparing and approving requisitions, and processing POs within university guidelines to support departments across the University.

The position offers a flexible work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work, with a salary range of $36,888.00 to $53,532.00 and a generous 75% tuition discount benefit for employees

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma required.
• No prior relevant work experience required.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, verify and approve purchase requisitions within established dollar limits and guidelines.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and obtain quotations from vendors.
• Correspond with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure accurate payments.
• Verify fair and reasonable pricing and maintain purchase order files.
• Assist procurement managers with vendor research and negotiations.
• Use university electronic systems to create POs, RFPs, and other financial documents.
• Support general office duties and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Vendor research

Negotiation

Procurement processes

Attention to detail

Education

GED/HS

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Associate for the Office of Central Procurement. The role involves handling procurement transactions, preparing and approving requisitions, and processing POs within university guidelines to support departments across the University.

The position offers a flexible work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work, with a salary range of $36,888.00 to $53,532.00 and a generous 75% tuition discount benefit for employees