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Procurement Specialist II

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Title
Procurement Specialist II

Working Title
Procurement Specialist II

Department
501010-Procurement

Pay Rate
$22.32/hour

FTE
1.0

FLSA
Nonexempt

Position Number
999170

Classification
CJS13

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions:

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .

Completed UCM online application for employment required.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm
Occasional nights and weekends.

Bargaining Unit
No

Work Location
Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date
11/21/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Purpose

Performs professional work of advanced difficulty in the technical and administrative functions of the purchasing activities for the university including purchasing and contract administration. This position is responsible for reviewing and coordinating complex purchase requests for construction, supplies, and professional services including requests for quotes, bids, proposals, complex one-time orders, and complex multi-term orders in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and university policies. Direction is received from the Director of Procurement and Materials Management.

Education & Formal Training
Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify)

Other Education & Formal Training

Business Management, Finance or related field.
Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education based on the following: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years experience; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience

Computer Skills
Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation

Experience

Three years progressively responsible procurement experience required.
Governmental of higher education procurement experience preferred.

Other Experience

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:
Driver's license

Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

Certified Professional Public Buyer ( CPPB ) or equivalent certifications, or the ability to obtain the CPPB within three (3) years of hire.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Ability to meet excessive deadlines, prioritize purchase requisitions and procurement requirements on an emergency basis. Negotiate favorably and problem solve with internal and external groups.

Ability to make difficult decisions and award contracts impartially and objectively.

Ability to treat others fair and impartial.

Specify sensory abilities:

Physical & Environmental Factors:
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals, Exposure to loud noises

Other Physical & Environmental Factors

Lifting weight

Special Working Conditions:
Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Other Special Working Conditions

Ability to Keyboard

Special Qualifications:

Other Special Qualifications

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
    • Yes
    • No
Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents

Company

University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri is an innovative school that offers a high-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country.

The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.

The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything.

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