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Purchasing Agent

2 months ago

State College, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
Purchasing Agent Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our Business Services Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process purchase orders for assigned requisitions, including complex procurements and negotiations with vendors.
  • Negotiate with vendors, establish agreements/contracts, and review terms and conditions to assess risk factors.
  • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and compliance.
  • Research potential new products and sources of supply, and serve as a liaison with University departments and outside organizations.
  • Develop and issue Request for Quotations or Request for Proposals, and obtain vendor responses.
  • Monitor customer satisfaction, provide information to internal customers, and solve problems efficiently and effectively.
  • Use electronic systems to conduct business transactions, compile vendor information, and create various reports.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher, plus 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in reviewing and negotiating Agreement/Contract/Terms and Conditions language.
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
  • Documented minimum of 4 years of Government or government contractor procurement experience at a mid-level position.
  • Documented FAR/DFARS knowledge/experience relative to government procurement/contracting.
  • Documented experience in creating, issuing, and evaluating responses received for Requests for Quotation / Requests for Proposal.
  • Involvement and knowledge of procurement audits.
  • Excellent Customer Service skills.
  • Proficient in using MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
Preferred Skills:
  • SAP financial system experience.
  • Process Improvement skills/experience.

The working location will be either hybrid on-site/work from home located in State College, PA or fully remote as yet to be determined.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at https://www.psu.edu/.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is: $56, $81,500.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.