Strategic Procurement Specialist II - On-Site (Higher Ed)

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s Purchasing and Materials Management team invites qualified candidates for a Procurement Specialist II role. This on-site, full-time fixed-term position supports campus procurement, acts as liaison with the state and suppliers, and requires navigating complex policies.

Starting salary ranges from $49,000 to $53,000, commensurate with experience. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, contract management, and cross-unit collaboration in a regulated

Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service or administrative support.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using office productivity software 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 skills

Organizational skills

Office software proficiency

Purchasing experience

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Tools

Jaggaer One Procurement

Workday

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s Purchasing and Materials Management team invites qualified candidates for a Procurement Specialist II role. This on-site, full-time fixed-term position supports campus procurement, acts as liaison with the state and suppliers, and requires navigating complex policies.

Starting salary ranges from $49,000 to $53,000, commensurate with experience. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, contract management, and cross-unit collaboration in a regulated