Procurement Official

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Richmond, KENTUCKY
Deadline: 30 Sep 2021

Posting Details
Position Title Procurement Official
Position Number 996380
Position Type Staff
Position Category
Search Type Internal
Posted Salary Information 45 (Click here for EKU Salary Grades)
Position required to go into K-12 school Possibly required
Driver Classification Driver
City Richmond
Division Finance & Administration
Department Financial & Business Affairs
Unit Purchasing
FLSA Exempt
Contact Person Micah Hunsucker
Schedule Type Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Additional Schedule Details
Funding Source Institutional
Retirement KTRS
Position Summary
The Procurement Official plans and executes the competitive bid process, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes and other related activities involved in the purchasing materials, products or services for the University. Under minimal direction, incumbent utilizes independent judgment to interpret policies and procedures and answer non-routine and sometimes complex questions to a variety of constituents. The incumbent will utilize contractual authority in the development and review all procurement related contracts including. The incumbent will also assist in trainings related to procurement and contract management processes.
Sponsorship Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.
Work Location US Based
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree is required. Business Administration preferred.
Minimum Experience
Two years of experience in procurement is preferred. Experience in a college or university setting preferred.
Minimum Licensure and Certification
Qualification Equivalencies
Desired Qualifications

Job Functions


Job Duty Name Develops, analyzes, and manages Requests for Proposals and Competitive Bids for materials, goods, and services and all other duties related to the procurement process. Incumbent will also, prepare, negotiate and review procurement related contracts. Ident
Job Duty Name Interacts, coordinates, and evaluates University vendors and partners relative to procurement processes, systems, and operations.
Job Duty Name Implements, assists in the deployment of, and trains others on current and new technologies, programs, and services as it relates to procurement and contract management.
Job Duty Name Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned

Posting Number S00848P
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/13/2021
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 09/30/2021
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.
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