Purchasing Agent II

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

401(a) retirement plan contribution

22 days of paid vacation leave

12 days of paid sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking a detail-oriented purchasing professional to join the Purchasing and Contract Services team in Logan. You will obtain pricing, research the marketplace, and advise on contract terms to support campus procurement needs.

Responsibilities include preparing bid sourcing events, issuing purchase orders, advising departments on policies, and ensuring compliance with university and state regulations. A collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and either 2 years of experience or 6 years of equivalent experience.
• Customer focus and ability to build effective relationships with USU departments.
• Effective communication and self-management to report status, issues, risks, and process problems.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain attention to detail with strong proofreading.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate information to determine best solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid sourcing events and evaluate proposals, lead review committees, ensure procedures follow policies.
• Issues purchase orders and communicates with departments.
• Advise departments on purchasing policies and provide vendor sources.
• Research and review purchasing requests; maintain knowledge of rules and regulations.
• Direct contact with vendors/suppliers and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

We seek a positive and talented individual to join our team. Utah State University's Purchasing and Contract Services offers a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and a benefits package that includes

• medical/dental coverage
• 14.2% contribution into a 401(a) retirement plan
• 22 days of paid vacation leave
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays

and more. This position will be responsible to obtain pricing through various procurement processes for a variety of commodities and services; research the marketplace to identify new vendors and stay updated on pricing trends. The individual may advise on contract terms and conditions as well as policies and procedures. They will also review and sign certain contracts related to purchases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid sourcing events, evaluate bid proposals, leads review committees and ensures 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.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A 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.
• The successful candidate must have the following competencies:
  • Customer Focus: Candidate must be dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of our customers (USU departments). Acts with customer in mind and establishes and maintains effective relationships to gain their trust and respect.
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrate self-management skills and effectively communicate work status, issues, risks, problems, and any underlying process problems to the team and departments.
  • Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships: Must possess the ability to work with various personalities and maintain good relations with the various USU departments. Must be able to work effectively and calmly with short deadlines and situational conflicts.
  • Organizational Skills: Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and problem solve. Strong attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

General Office Work:Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.Additionally,USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] [e-mail].

*updated 07/2026

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

[e-mail]

[phone]

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| [e-mail]

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 | [e-mail]

*updated 08/2026