Remote-Hybrid Procurement Agent: Negotiation & Vendors

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Tuition Discount

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

The Penn State Office of Central Procurement is seeking a Procurement Agent to purchase commodities within assigned categories, negotiate with vendors, and ensure compliance with University policies and government regulations.

This role supports the teaching, research, and service missions of the University, monitors contracts and vendor performance, and offers a flexible work arrangement that blends remote and on-campus duties at University Park.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Negotiation, organization, problem-solving, multitasking
• Understanding of University policies and government regulations

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with vendors as it relates to price, delivery, payment, contracts and agreements to increase buying power
• Evaluate, review, and approve purchases within the assigned category
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance, resolve discrepancies, and inspect for quality
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and speed of delivery
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices
• Monitor contracts to ensure compliance with terms and University policy
• Monitor, document and facilitate product recalls
• Coordinate with Accounting to resolve questions on invoices
• Monitor customer satisfaction and resolve problems
• May utilize electronic systems to manage requisitions, conduct auctions, and manage vendors/inventories
• May supervise staff and direct the work of others

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Penn State Office of Central Procurement is seeking a Procurement Agent to purchase commodities within assigned categories, negotiate with vendors, and ensure compliance with University policies and government regulations.

This role supports the teaching, research, and service missions of the University, monitors contracts and vendor performance, and offers a flexible work arrangement that blends remote and on-campus duties at University Park.