Purchasing Agent

The University of North Carolina; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a Purchasing Agent to coordinate campus procurement activities. You will review requisitions, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with state statutes and university policies.

Requires a four-year degree (or two-year with two years procurement experience) and preferred certifications such as North Carolina Contract Manager, CPM, CPPB or CPPO. Work location Reese Building and standard 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited institution; or a two-year degree and at least two years of procurement-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and procurement-related work experience.
• Contract review training or certification
• Knowledge of public higher education or governmental procurement practices

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchasing requisitions from campus departments
• Review, negotiate, and edit contracts for the purchase of goods and services
• Complete state-required documentation as applicable to purchases
• Interpret and apply state procurement statute, administrative code, and policy to all purchasing activities

Skills

Contract review training

Procurement practices knowledge

Education

Four-year degree from an accredited institution

Two-year degree + 2 years procurement experience

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

Monday through Friday, either 7: 00 am – 4:00 pm; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Work Location

Work Location Reese Building

Salary Range

Salary Range $55,000 - $62,000

Primary Purpose of Department

The Purchasing Office is responsible for the coordination of the purchase of goods, services, and informal construction projects. We ensure all transactions are in compliance with North Carolina statutes, the Administrative Code, and University policies related to procurement.

Primary Purpose of Position

Serve as the purchasing agent for assigned campus departments to coordinate their basic procurement activities. Major departments currently assigned to this position include Business Services (Auxiliary Services, Foodservice, Bookstore, and PaTS), Housing & Residence Life, and the Student Union.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Review and process purchasing requisitions from campus departments
• Review, negotiate, and edit contracts for the purchase of goods and services
• Complete state-required documentation as applicable to purchases
• Interpret and apply state procurement statute, administrative code, and policy to all purchasing activities

Four-year degree from an accredited institution; or a two-year degree and at least two years of procurement-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and procurement-related work experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Contract review training or certification
• Knowledge of public higher education or governmental procurement practices

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• North Carolina Contract Manager
• CPM
• CPPB or CPPO

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date