Strategic Procurement Specialist II (On-Site)

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

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic invites applications for a Procurement Specialist II to support campus procurement needs and negotiate contracts with suppliers. This on-site, fixed-term position reports to the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management.

Key duties include developing complex solicitations, maintaining bid records, guiding staff on procurement policies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior higher education or government procurement experience is valued.

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 (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Apple iWork, or similar).
• Experience in purchasing, accounts payable, finance, accounting, business operations, office administration, or a related area.
• Experience using financial, purchasing, enterprise, or other complex business software.
• Experience interpreting or applying policies, procedures, contracts, regulations, or other established guidelines.
• Experience processing or reviewing purchase orders, invoices, contracts, quotes, bids, or other business documents.
• Experience working in a higher education, government, the public-sector, or another regulated environment.

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

Administrative support

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Apple iWork

Jaggaer One

Workday

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic invites applications for a Procurement Specialist II to support campus procurement needs and negotiate contracts with suppliers. This on-site, fixed-term position reports to the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management.

Key duties include developing complex solicitations, maintaining bid records, guiding staff on procurement policies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior higher education or government procurement experience is valued.