Strategic Procurement Agent — Hybrid/Remote Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a Procurement Agent to join the Office of Central Procurement on a hybrid schedule that blends remote and on-campus work at University Park. The successful candidate will manage purchasing within assigned categories, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance to ensure value and compliance with university policies.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus strong organizational skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience negotiating price, terms, and contracts to maximize value.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with multitasking ability.
• Customer-focused approach and vendor performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with vendors to obtain best price, terms, and value.
• Evaluate, review, and approve purchases within the assigned category.
• Monitor vendor performance, resolve discrepancies, ensure quality.
• Analyze price proposals and supplier data to determine reasonable prices.
• Monitor contracts to ensure compliance with terms.
• Coordinate with Accounting on supplier invoices and support recalls.
• May supervise staff and direct the work of others.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State is seeking a Procurement Agent to join the Office of Central Procurement on a hybrid schedule that blends remote and on-campus work at University Park. The successful candidate will manage purchasing within assigned categories, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance to ensure value and compliance with university policies.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus strong organizational skills and a customer-focused mindset.