Purchasing Agent III
Core
Develops, coordinates, and executes strategic procurement and contracting activities to support the University community, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering best value.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Public Sector)
Builds
Procurement strategies, competitive solicitations (RFPs, ITBs), and supplier contracts
Domain
Higher Education / Public Sector Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, market research, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, ERP system proficiency, report analysis
Preferred skills
Public sector contract vehicle knowledge, dispute resolution, process improvement
Technologies
Workday
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategies for assigned spend categories; coordinate full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to contract administration; manage competitive solicitations and bid evaluations; negotiate and administer supplier contracts; ensure compliance with BOG regulations and state statutes; analyze spend patterns and supplier performance; resolve supplier disputes and contract issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
