Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Western Governors University Full time
About the Role

As a Sourcing Specialist at Western Governors University, you will play a critical role in supporting the university's mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs. This position requires a strong understanding of procurement principles and practices, including purchasing ethics and standards.

Under general supervision, you will perform routine to moderately difficult professional procurement tasks focused on indirect purchasing. As you gain experience and proficiency, assignments will become more varied and complex, and you will have the opportunity to exercise independent judgment within established guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with other departments, including finance and legal, to negotiate and implement contracts.
  • Participate in the review of specifications and statements of work for curriculum, materials, equipment, facilities, supplies, and services.
  • Process contract, bid, or purchase order requests, and monitor current market trends to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Maintain purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures, and communicate and educate WGU employees to ensure compliance.
  • Evaluate new supplier capabilities, assess risk, and quality as necessary.
  • Invite and receive bids, and evaluate prices, products, discounts, and delivery conditions.
  • Makes award selections, confers, and corresponds with suppliers, manufacturers, service suppliers, and sales representatives to obtain pricing and product information, services provided, market information, and trends.
  • Resolve problems with P.O., billing, and payment.
  • Maintain records of contracts negotiated, ordered, and received.
  • Assist in the negotiating of contracts, terms/pricing, and ensure best prices and services are obtained in assigned areas of responsibilities.
  • Assist in forecasting and trend analysis to effectively predict business needs.
  • Review purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policies.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience (1 year experience = 1 year education)
  • 2+ years of procurement, supply chain, business, or related experience

Why Work at WGU?

  • You will be part of a growing, diverse, inclusive workforce committed to creating pathways to a better life for our students by expanding access to education for everyone.
  • We provide comprehensive benefits, including dental, vision, and medical, with paid time off, parental leave, and inclusive family forming benefits.
  • We offer generous retirement and HSA company contributions.
  • You will also have the opportunity for continuous learning, with discounted undergraduate and graduate WGU tuition for employees and their families.


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