Purchasing Agent II

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking a Purchasing Agent II in Salt Lake City to manage procurement of goods and services with a focus on solicitations and contract management. The role emphasizes compliance and customer service in a hybrid work setting.

You will support vendor setup, maintain filing systems, and assist with financial processes while collaborating with a team to ensure efficient purchasing operations.

Qualifications

• Has a positive attitude and can bring energy and enthusiasm to the team.
• Communicates challenging concepts clearly and concisely.
• Understands and applies legal requirements, including code, rule, and policies.
• Has procurement experience with the State or other public entity.
• Has experience with the State's finance system.
• Has professional experience creating or maintaining a physical and electronicfiling system.
• Has exceptional customer service skills and is able to work well under pressure.
• Works well independently as well as part of a team in a hybrid workingenvironment.
• Is willing to learn, take constructive feedback, and adapt to changes andrecommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts various types of solicitations and other purchasing processes,including, but not limited to, RFPs, RFSQs, bids, sole sources, small purchases,etc.
• Writes, reviews, and/or negotiates contracts and/or agreements.
• Assists with drafting training materials, policies and procedures, desk manuals, standard operating procedures, etc. Assists with maintaining an internal contract repository.
• Maintains or creates files or record-keeping systems including sorting, labeling,filing, and retrieving documents as requested.
• Maintains tracking sheets for agency procurements.
• Enters information into the State’s finance system to create vendor numbers,update vendor information, create purchase orders, enter contracts, etc.
• Assists other purchasing staff with coordinating purchases for USBE, receiving purchasing requisitions, and reviewing documents for completeness.
• Provides technical assistance on issues relating to the State’s finance system.
• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews various purchasing and financial data.
• Reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/oragency rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.
• Assists with training USBE staff regarding purchasing and certain financial procedures.
• Monitors frequency of purchases and recommends possible options to increaseeffectiveness of purchasing power.
• Provides administrative support to purchasing staff and management.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Energetic

Clear communication

Legal requirements knowledge

Public procurement experience

State finance system familiarity

Filing system management

Customer service

Hybrid working adaptability

Willingness to obtain certifications

Tools

State finance system

Job description

Purchasing Agent II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $24.53 - $35.95 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 10/14/2026*

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Join our team at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) where you can work for anamazing agency that strives to make a difference every day. We are looking for a Purchasing Agent II with excellent customer service skills to assist with the procurement of goods and services for USBE.

Principal Duties

• Conducts various types of solicitations and other purchasing processes,including, but not limited to, RFPs, RFSQs, bids, sole sources, small purchases,etc.


• Writes, reviews, and/or negotiates contracts and/or agreements.


• Assists with drafting training materials, policies and procedures, desk manuals, standard operating procedures, etc. Assists with maintaining an internal contract repository.


• Maintains or creates files or record-keeping systems including sorting, labeling,filing, and retrieving documents as requested.


• Maintains tracking sheets for agency procurements.


• Enters information into the State’s finance system to create vendor numbers,update vendor information, create purchase orders, enter contracts, etc.


• Assists other purchasing staff with coordinating purchases for USBE, receiving purchasing requisitions, and reviewing documents for completeness.


• Provides technical assistance on issues relating to the State’s finance system.


• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews various purchasing and financial data.


• Reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/oragency rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.


• Assists with training USBE staff regarding purchasing and certain financial procedures.


• Monitors frequency of purchases and recommends possible options to increaseeffectiveness of purchasing power.


• Provides administrative support to purchasing staff and management.


• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and can bring energy and enthusiasm to the team.


• Communicates challenging concepts clearly and concisely.


• Understands and applies legal requirements, including code, rule, and policies.


• Has procurement experience with the State or other public entity.


• Has experience with the State's finance system.


• Has professional experience creating or maintaining a physical and electronicfiling system.


• Has exceptional customer service skills and is able to work well under pressure.


• Works well independently as well as part of a team in a hybrid workingenvironment.


• Is willing to learn, take constructive feedback, and adapt to changes andrecommendations.


• Has a CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPPO or willing to obtain certification within 3 years.

About the Role

Location – 250 East 500 South Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AE – Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.


• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.


• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.


• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].