Principal Procurement Officer

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a Principal Procurement Officer to lead procurement operations on campus. This full-time, on-site role focuses on requisitions, contracts, and supplier management in a dynamic research environment.

With a starting salary around $71,300+ per year, the position emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• 5 years of procurement experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with MS Office software – Word and Excel.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of Purchase Requisitions, receipt of items and Post Award contract management/payment.
• Procurement and travel workflow and team management.
• Manage the execution of shipping and receiving; including hazardous materials.
• Asset Management and Annual inventory compliance.
• Execution of procurement processes for commodities to include Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Bid (RFB), and Alternate Procurement Requests (APR).
• Leadership and team management.
• Work both collaboratively and independently; and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization abilities

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word and Excel)

UND Marketplace / Procurement system

PeopleSoft Finance module

Databases

Job description

Principal Procurement Officer

• 499897

• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

• EERC

• Procurement

• Full-time Staff

• Closing on: Nov 12 2026

Salary/Position Classification

• $71,300+ annual, dependent on relevant experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

Do you enjoy keeping things organized and ensuring processes run smoothly? Are you skilled at coordinating logistics, managing details, and leading teams? We’re looking for a Principal Procurement Officer to join our dynamic team at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)!

Join the EERC, an international leader in energy and environmental research and a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota (UND), which gives our employees access to unbeatable benefits and tuition waivers. Learn more about the EERC at undeerc.org.

Be a part of cutting-edge research, engage with professionals who share your passion, and create work you can be proud of. As a Principal Procurement Officer, you will contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following:

• Manage execution of Purchase Requisitions, receipt of items and Post Award contract management/payment.
• Procurement and travel workflow and team management.
• Manage the execution of shipping and receiving; including hazardous materials.
• Asset Management and Annual inventory compliance.
• Execution of procurement processes for commodities to include Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Bid (RFB), and Alternate Procurement Requests (APR).
• Leadership and team management.
• Work both collaboratively and independently; and contribute to process improvements.

The EERC is recognized as a global leader in developing clean, efficient energy solutions. With a dedicated team, we collaboratively develop innovative technologies to power the world efficiently while safeguarding our air, water, and soil. Trusted by over 1300 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to provide practical, pioneering solutions to the world’s energy and environmental challenges.

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization abilities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Ability to work in a high paced, tight deadline environment while maintaining and ensuring proper processes and procedures are followed.
• Ability to adapt and find solutions when necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• 5 years of procurement experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with MS Office software – Word and Excel
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UND Marketplace or similar Procurement system.
• Experience with Asset Management and Inventory Control.
• Previous history of creating and improving process and procedures.
• 3 years of supervisory experience with strong emphasis on ensuring proper training, following up on processes and procedures changes, and customer service.
• Experience with databases.li>
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance module.