Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Warrensburg, MISSOURI
Deadline: ;
Position Information
Position Information
| Position Title | Procurement Specialist I |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Procurement Specialist I |
| Department | 501010-Procurement |
| Pay Rate | $23.00/hour |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| Position Number | 997544 |
| Classification | CJS12 |
| 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 8:00-5:00 pm Occasional nights and weekends |
| Bargaining Unit | No |
| Work Location | Warrensburg Campus |
| Posting Date | 03/12/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Purpose | Reviews and coordinates complex, one-time, and simple multi-term purchase requests in accordance with university policies and the state of Missouri procurement guidelines. Independently handles projects up to $500,000.00. May handle a variety of projects related to the acquisition of goods and services, including financial analysis and contract negotiations, under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Department Director up to $500,000 and beyond. Provide procurement services with an expectation for high levels of customer focus to a wide range of end users. This position will have the ability to manage and execute basic procurement projects and also be expected to handle small to mid dollar, routine inventory and informal quotes. Additional duties will also require public relations, training, tradeshow participation and demonstrations, contract management, and other tasks as assigned. Direction is received from the Director of Procurement and Materials Management. |
| Education & Formal Training | High school diploma or equivalent, Associate's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify) |
| Other Education & Formal Training | Associates degree in business or related field. Equivalencies for education or experience are based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience |
| Computer Skills | Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation |
| Experience | One year of procurement related experience. One year of government or higher education procurement experience preferred. Equivalencies for education or experience are based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience |
| Other Experience | |
| Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: | Driver's license |
| Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements | CPPB or CPP certification required or ability to obtain certification within 5 years of hire. |
| Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: | Attention to detail, 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 review and analyze contract documents, financial proposals, and legal documents. Ability to meet excessive deadlines, prioritize purchase requisitions and purchase requirements on an emergency basis. |
| Specify sensory abilities: | |
| Physical & Environmental Factors: | Excessive standing and/or walking |
| Other Physical & Environmental Factors | |
| Lifting weight | |
| Special Working Conditions: | Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions |
| Other Special Working Conditions | |
| Ability to Keyboard | No keyboarding test required. |
| Special Qualifications: | |
| Other Special Qualifications |