Purchasing Agent - Two Positions Available!

Position Title
Purchasing Agent - Two Positions Available!
The Opportunity
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the University that will meet the needs of University administrative and academic departments and comply with all Colorado School of Mines Fiscal Rules, Procurement Rules and applicable State Statutes. regulatory guidelines, accepted purchasing principles, and University policies. The Purchasing Agent prepares detailed bid specifications for commodities and services requested by University departments and reviews vendor responses to solicitations. The Purchasing Agent also acts as a subject matter expert in regards to purchasing procedures that must be interpreted for departments and vendors.
Responsibilities

Mines Procurement and Contracting Office provides purchasing and contract services for a large variety of campus partners, ensuring compliance with internal and external policy, rules, and statutes. As a division within the Controller’s office at Mines, the Procurement and Contracting Office provides top notch customer service for purchase requests, both large and small, across the university. The Procurement and Contracting team seeks an individual who loves to problem solve by navigating complex processes, understands theories, principles, and best practices of purchasing and strategic procurement, is open to challenge and change, and has excellent attention to detail and time management skills. If this sounds like you, please apply today to join this fun and supportive customer-centric team.

Responsibilities of this position include:

1. Manage and administer University purchase requests.
2. Issue and administer competitive solicitations.
3. Be responsible for simple contract negotiations and other contract responsibilities.
4. Use and implement job required software products, other products used by the department, and assist in process reengineering, including providing training on the procurement process.
5. Provide project support as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One or more years progressive and professional level experience which should include:
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions/contracts
• Experience developing and working with database reporting and ability to learn software systems
  • Analytical thinking, research skills, and problem solving skills
  • Critical thinking, independent research, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an institution of Higher Education
• Demonstrated familiarity with Banner or other Oracle-based financial system
• Experience training and coaching customers and colleagues on procurement policies and procedures
• Progress toward procurement certification (e.g., CPPB)

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university focused on science and engineering – and solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society.

The Mines campus is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver with a historic downtown, great restaurants and charming small-town ambiance – as well as close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make Golden and the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Pay Range

$54,200 - $59,900

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards
Our portfolio of benefits includes medical and dental insurance with premiums fully paid by the institution (no out-of-paycheck expenses for health and dental care!), vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits for employees and dependents, thirteen paid holidays and generous paid time off and employee discount programs. For more information, visit Mines benefits .
How to Apply

Application review will begin January 16, 2023. For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2023 at 11:55 p.m. Applications received after this date may not be reviewed. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veterans status) and upload a resume and cover letter (required). References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Please contact Kathy White at kwhite1@mines.edu with questions about this position.

Background Investigation Required
Yes

Advertised: Dec 21, 2022 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 31, 2023 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time