Strategic Campus Procurement Specialist II

University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic is seeking a Procurement Specialist II to support campus procurement needs and act as a liaison among university entities, the State of Wisconsin, and suppliers. The role requires interpreting complex policies and working on-site in a full-time capacity.

Key responsibilities include leading complex solicitations, maintaining bid records, guiding staff on procurement policies, and negotiating purchase prices to achieve timely sourcing results.

Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service or administrative support in a professional environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft365, Google Workspace, Apple iWork, or similar) to create, enter, maintain, review, or analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Processes requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with policies and procedures
• Assists faculty and staff with an online e-procurement system (e.g., Jaggaer One Procurement or Workday)
• Provides guidance to faculty and staff in interpreting procurement policies and procedures
• Develops and manages solicitations (simplified bid, RFB, and RFP) in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of campus purchases with external suppliers
• Serves as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Office productivity software

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic is seeking a Procurement Specialist II to support campus procurement needs and act as a liaison among university entities, the State of Wisconsin, and suppliers. The role requires interpreting complex policies and working on-site in a full-time capacity.

Key responsibilities include leading complex solicitations, maintaining bid records, guiding staff on procurement policies, and negotiating purchase prices to achieve timely sourcing results.