Strategic Procurement Specialist II

UW-Stout Polytechnic; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Stout Polytechnic seeks a Procurement Specialist II to support campus procurement and act as a liaison between the university, the State of Wisconsin, and suppliers. The role requires interpreting complex state and university policies and procedures and is an on-site, full-time professional academic staff position reporting to the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management.

Key duties include leading complex solicitations, maintaining records, and negotiating purchase prices to achieve

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. Microsoft 365, 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

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

UW-Stout Polytechnic seeks a Procurement Specialist II to support campus procurement and act as a liaison between the university, the State of Wisconsin, and suppliers. The role requires interpreting complex state and university policies and procedures and is an on-site, full-time professional academic staff position reporting to the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management.

Key duties include leading complex solicitations, maintaining records, and negotiating purchase prices to achieve