Description: The position is responsible for acquiring goods and services for the University. Within the Procurement Services Office Team the Purchasing Agent/Procurement Specialist is expected to interface with department personnel and other administrators at the University to ensure that the University’s needs and requirements are attained. This position may assist in administering and managing the University Procurement Card Program. This position is responsible for establishing and managing vendor relationships through Strategic Contracts and Master Service Agreements. These efforts must be compliant with all appropriate State of North Carolina, University and/or federal policies, provide internal customer support, category spend management, and vendor management. This position is responsible for evaluating requisitions for completeness, and taking appropriate actions for effective, ethical and timely procurement of products and services for the University. This position is scheduled for a normal 8:00am to 5:00PM work shift; however, the position carries a professional obligation to work additional hours when necessary to ensure performance of required duties or to meet deadlines. Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The Procurement Office provides direction over the entire procurement activities within NCA & TSU , including purchasing and administration of the procurement card. Manages all procedural aspects of purchasing activities within State and Federal laws, North Carolina Division of Purchase and Contract rules and regulations, agency/university policy and procedures. Communicates with internal and external customers, clients and suppliers; negotiates between parties; verifies availability of funds, advises management on proper allocation of funds, etc. Internal job number: 000068 Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; or Associate’s degree and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred: - Higher Education, government procurement experience preferred. - Professional purchasing certification desirable (i.e. CPPB , CPPO , C.P.M. or CPCM ). - Ability to assess and demonstrate working knowledge of common procurement principles, ethics, and standards with integrity and confidentiality. - Ability to take ideas or set of instructions and convey them to individuals or groups in a manner that is comprehensible (verbal and non-verbal), that leads to building strong professional relationships. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. - Able to facilitate training for staff and faculty at all levels within University. - Familiar with accounting principles and practices. - Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team. - Provide professionalism and diplomacy at all levels within the University. - Must possess ability to adhere to strict deadlines while maintaining sense of urgency; multi-tasking daily duties and projects. - Direct experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning System (“ ERP ”) preferably Ellucian Banner. - Direct experience with an eprocurement system, preferably Jaggaer (formerly SciQuest). - Knowledge of State and departmental procurement regulations, guidelines, and policies and procedures including North Carolina Administrative Code, statutes and Executive Orders. - Knowledge of the North Carolina E-Procurement System, the North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System ( IPS ). - Computer skills and knowledge; Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Pro; Visio knowledge desirable. - Comfortable with public speaking (i.e. presentations) or training one-on-one or group settings. Job Closing Date: 02/14/2025