Procurement and Contracting Specialist I

University of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Purchasing and Contract Specialist to join their innovative team. This full-time role involves managing vendor relationships, overseeing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with procurement practices. The successful candidate will utilize their problem-solving skills and experience in contract management to drive efficiency and improvement across campus operations. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic environment while supporting the university's mission. Apply now to be part of this dynamic team!

Benefits

Retirement Options

Annual Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Waivers

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Care Coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of public procurement experience required.
• Experience in decision making and analytical thinking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation of purchase orders and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop contracts and monitor vendor performance for compliance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Database Programs

Job description

Position Overview:

Are you a proactive problem solver with experience in purchasing and contract management? If so, we would love to hear from you! Join our team as a Purchasing and Contract Specialist at the University of Alaska Southeast. This position offers a unique opportunity to support our departments, manage vendor relationships, and assist with purchasing and contract management. Apply today to be part of an innovative team driving efficiency and improvement across campus operations!

As the Purchasing and Contract Specialist for UAS, you will oversee the creation of purchase orders and provide training on requisition entry and centralized blanket orders. You will be a key member of the team that develops contracts, solicitations, and monitors vendor performance. The incumbent will handle informal solicitations for larger transactions while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

To thrive in this role, the successful applicant must have outstanding interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and experience using database programs and applications. The incumbent must have experience in decision making, analytical thinking, and basic accounting procedures. Knowledge of public procurement practices and ethics is preferred.

About the University of Alaska Southeast:

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is located in the traditional territory of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers. On our three campuses, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships in the Tongass National Forest, in marine and freshwater environments, with local businesses, and within tribal, federal, and state governmental entities. The university is also proud to be the home of Alaska Native Studies, which includes the languages, culture, and art of the Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Alaska.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years of public procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Juneau. The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at University of Alaska facilities. Hybrid work may be approved for employees at the discretion of the University.

Initial application review will begin on Monday, April 28, 2025. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Julia Bovee, UAS HR Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.