Purchasing Agent II

4 days ago

Manhattan, KS, United States Kansas State University Full time
About This Role

The purpose of the position is to support the day-to-day operations and tactical functions of the central purchasing office to support University departments in contract negotiations for enterprise commodities and services such as Information Technology, Capital Construction, Supply Chain, or Higher Education University Research related products. Based on professional experience, knowledge, and using the highest ethical conduct, this position makes procurement contracting decisions for the university community by clarifying requirements, while interpreting and analyzing data and circumstances. The Purchasing Contract Administrator is the primary liaison to university departments and vendors guiding them through the contracting process to obtain the best contract terms for the university. Judgment is used in the adaptation and skilled application of guidelines to solve the full range of problems related to each procurement.

Worksite Description

This position is Hybrid eligible. This position is hybrid eligible; however, we require the first 90 days to be 100% on-site. After that period, hybrid eligibility will be evaluated based on individual performance.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree and three to four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management.
  • Three to four years of contracting concepts and procurement.
  • Ability to gather and prepare detailed specifications for procurement of goods/services.
  • Ability to read and comprehend legal contracting language; University, Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) policies, and procedures and state statutes, technical jargon in specifications and contracts.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing detailed reports of findings and recommendations.
  • Experience in using technology tools and software (i.e. Adobe, digital signature tools)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and data analytic products.
  • Background in state and university purchasing policies and procedures.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Contact Information for three (3) professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: January 15, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$ 53,581.00 - $69,633.00

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