Procurement & Contracts Specialist II

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(a) Retirement Plan

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Utah State University in Logan seeks a Purchasing Agent II to manage pricing, bid processes, and contract reviews within Purchasing and Contract Services. You will work with university departments, source vendors, and ensure compliance with state policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and customer service; the team offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. A Bachelor's degree and purchasing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus two years of experience or 6 years of equivalent experience in a similar role will also be considered.
• Customer-focused with ability to establish relationships with USU departments.
• Strong communication, self-management, and status update skills.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and meet short deadlines.
• Analytical thinking to evaluate information and solve purchasing problems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid sourcing events, evaluate bid proposals, lead review committees and ensure proper procedures are followed in compliance with University and State policies.
• Issues purchase orders.
• Confers with University departments regarding requirements, specifications, and deliveries.
• Advises departments on purchasing policies and procedures and provides vendor sources.
• Review and research purchasing requests.
• Will involve direct contact with vendors/suppliers.
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of rules, legislations, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• May train and guide technical/clerical support staff.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Utah State University in Logan seeks a Purchasing Agent II to manage pricing, bid processes, and contract reviews within Purchasing and Contract Services. You will work with university departments, source vendors, and ensure compliance with state policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and customer service; the team offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. A Bachelor's degree and purchasing experience are required.