Procurement Specialist — Remote/Hybrid

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Associate to join the Office of Central Procurement. The role focuses on handling procurement transactions, reviewing requisitions, and processing purchase orders with various suppliers for university departments.

You will verify fair pricing, document files per university policies, and assist in vendor research and negotiations while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer service
• Confidentiality regarding sensitive documents
• Multitask effectively and meet deadlines
• Make sound decisions
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy in work

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and process purchase orders within established dollar limits and University policy
• Contact vendors for quotations and follow up on outstanding POs
• Ensure all transactions meet government regulations and University policies
• Assist Procurement Managers with vendor research and negotiations
• Use electronic systems to manage documents, vendor data, and payments
• Identify and resolve discrepancies; obtain vendor certifications when required
• Assist in monitoring internal and external customer satisfaction
• May perform general office duties (mail, phones, visitors)

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Decision making

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

GED or High School diploma

Tools

Procurement software

Vendor management systems

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Associate to join the Office of Central Procurement. The role focuses on handling procurement transactions, reviewing requisitions, and processing purchase orders with various suppliers for university departments.

You will verify fair pricing, document files per university policies, and assist in vendor research and negotiations while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.