Procurement Agent II

Summary

This position is responsible for purchasing specialized commodities and services for a department, college, or University office.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Purchases a variety of highly technical and/or scientific equipment and materials.
• Confers with and makes recommendations to university officials regarding needs for commodities in terms of quality of product, quantity of order, and type of equipment.
• Determines methods of purchase.
• Interviews prospective vendors and encourages vendors to submit vendor applications.
• Confers with technical representatives, manufacturers’ representatives, and sales representatives.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

May serve as a lead or supervise others.

Competencies

• Knowledge Of A Specific Procurement System
• E-Procurement
• Purchasing Tasks And Activities
• Procurement Function
• Business Math
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communications
• Teamwork
• Accuracy And Attention To Detail

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