Senior Procurement Specialist

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage contracts for the acquisition of goods and services. This role involves procuring high volume transactions, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and significant public procurement experience, contributing to a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively complex professional experience in public procurement.
• Experience with high volume, high dollar transactions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage contracts for various commodities.
• Negotiate terms with vendors, ensuring compliance.
• Educate departments on procurement rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Kuali Financial System

Jaggaer

Job description

Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Work Hours/Week

Work Hours/Week 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

Proposed Annual Salary Range $75,000-$95,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/15/2025

Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University in Fort Collins, the System’s flagship institution, is a doctoral-granting research university with a student body of more than 34,000, with one out of four students being first-generation scholars. As the state’s only land-grant institution, CSU has been serving Colorado since 1870. CSU boasts top-ranked business, veterinary medicine, and journalism schools, as well as groundbreaking research in atmospheric sciences, infectious diseases, and clean energy technologies. In addition, the CSU Extension offices, providing services to all 64 counties in the state, offer community-oriented education, research, and 4-H programs.

Colorado State University – Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive, federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more than 6,500 – 41% of whom identify as first-generation students. The Pueblo campus serves the Southern Colorado area offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, education, engineering, nursing, and the humanities. CSU Pueblo delivers unique programs in mechatronics, railroad engineering, and automotive industry management.

The Office of Procurement Services provides leadership to Colorado State University and Colorado State University – Pueblo in the procurement of goods and services by combining sound business controls with efficient and timely service. Procurement Services assists departments in obtaining the best value for every dollar while complying with applicable University, state and federal purchasing rules and regulations under the delegated authority of the President of Colorado State University. Procurement Services manages general procurement and strategic sourcing, Kuali Shop Catalogs, Procurement Card (PCard), and the University’s Small Business Program.

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist for Colorado State University – Pueblo procures and negotiates and manages contracts for the acquisition of goods and services for various commodities in accordance with state, federal and university purchasing and fiscal rules and regulations.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively complex professional experience in public procurement; OR a High School Diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years’ of progressively complex professional experience in public procurement.
• Substantial experience working with high volume, high dollar transactions
• Experience with complex and/or technical procurements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the position start date; the department will not sponsor a visa for this position

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with competitive solicitations, such as Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure, to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Demonstrated excellent oral communication skills including excellent writing skills, and listening skills to accurately interpret what others are saying
• Be very detail oriented and have strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and all levels of personnel within the organization, including senior management
• Experience with the Kuali Financial System and Jaggaer (formerly SciQuest)
• Experience with strategic sourcing
• Experience conducting procurements on behalf of a public, non-profit, research-intensive university.
• Experience with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart D – Procurement Standards (Federal Uniform Guidance)
• Nationally recognized procurement certification such as C.P.M., CPPB , CPPO , NIGP - CPP , CPSM or CPCM

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Purchasing Source Selection

Duty/Responsibility

• This position will purchase goods and services by determining the most appropriate source selection method as established under State of Colorado and Colorado State University purchasing rules and regulations and by applying standard purchasing techniques and principles while operating independently within the prescribed guidelines.
• This position develops bid specifications by investigating product lines and services and interviewing end-users and potential suppliers.
• This position determines bid awards by verifying compliance with bid terms, conditions and specifications and by tabulating, analyzing and evaluating all valid bid responses.
• This position will amend bid awards, formal contracts and purchase orders by negotiating necessary modifications with vendors and end-users.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 55

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Contract Review

Duty/Responsibility

• This position will manage and execute contracts by reviewing for compliance, negotiating terms with vendors, modifying content and obtaining all appropriate legal and fiscal approvals.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Instruction of Rules and Regulations

Duty/Responsibility

• Educate campus departments to ensure compliance with CSU Procurement and Fiscal Rules.
• Develop strong relationships and provide consultation, training and service to faculty, staff, students and administration on procurement rules, regulations and procedures.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Mediates Vendor, Invoicing and Shipping Disputes

Duty/Responsibility

• This position will mediate vendor and end-user disputes by gathering facts, judging information and recommending corrective action.
• This position will resolve invoicing and shipping problems by conferring with vendors, end-users, accounts payable and/or central receiving.
• This position develops bid specifications by investigating product lines and services and interviewing end-users and potential suppliers.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested 3

Maximum Requested 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively complex professional experience in public procurement; OR a High School Diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years’ of progressively complex professional experience in public procurement.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have substantial experience (5+ years) working with high volume, high dollar transactions?
  • Yes
  • No