JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21102 Position Title: Purchasing Agent TTC Title and Code: Procurement Specialist I (FN024) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus Supervisor: Procurement Director Department: Purchasing This is a professional level position which acts as a liaison between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), the University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA), the WI Department of Administration (DOA), and the vendor community. Researches, creates, and solicits bids and proposals from third party suppliers for institution level procurements to provide cost-effective materials and services within an assigned commodity area or business unit. Negotiates procurement contract terms and signs resulting contracts on behalf of the institution or business unit. Anticipated Appointment Date: September 2024 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 8/5/2024 are ensured full consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume - Contact information for three professional references Employment will require a criminal background check and a financial check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Mike Dresang, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: mdresang@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-4208 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications -Associate degree in business or related degree, and minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, contracting negotiation and management, or related field -Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimums. An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may substitute for a degree. -Effective written and verbal skills -Knowledge and adaptation of computer programs: Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer and Chrome Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook needed, Access and others a plus.) Preferred Qualifications -Understanding of governmental procurement regulations and laws. -Experience within WI higher education or WI state government (purchasing or finance). -Knowledge of contract development, negotiation skills and industry best practices used in the procurement of goods and services. -Experience with ERP Systems, primarily Workday and Jaggaer -Spend analytics experience ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu