Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Agent
The University of Iowa Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Agent will provide support to the Purchasing Department by managing and monitoring purchase contracts ensuring compliance with contract terms. The Purchasing Agent/Buyer will issue competitive solicitations including Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications as needed. This position will ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws, Regents and University policies and procedures and the University's Strategic plan, plus departmental and divisional mission statements. This position provides support campus-wide and Joint Regent projects, leads professional service agreement contracting as well as support on an as needed basis for UIHC by serving on the strategic sourcing team and engaging in more complex contract and purchasing solutions
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Duties to Include:
- Manage competitive bids, requisitions and purchase orders for approved suppliers per assigned commodities.
- Negotiate improved pricing, terms and conditions.
- Develop written technical bid specifications for routine competitive Requests for Quotations, Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications for routine acquisitions or routine campus-wide needs.
- Analyze industry and benchmarking data to increase cost savings opportunities
Location: PCO and UIHC
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay: $46,943 to commensurate
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About the University of Iowa:
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience (typically a minimum of 1 year) managing key responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the procurement functions.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain positive and productive business relationships.
- Ability to work independently, and appropriately engages necessary resources to accomplish tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects or tasks with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical data.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through effective written and verbal communication behaviors.
- Advanced skills and proficiency in Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite; primarily Excel and Word.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience beyond 1 year and up to 3 years in procurement processes.
- Knowledge of automated purchasing system.
- Demonstrated skill in negotiating.
- Knowledge of the medical and higher education industry.
- Experience with the purchase of medical and dental equipment, supplies and services.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate projects and initiatives.
- Knowledge of University business policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft/Oracle purchasing and contract module.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
· Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample (specifications below)
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Candidates will be required to submit a professional writing sample. A sample can include sample bid documents, formal communication with a vendor or customers. An excel test will also be required as part of the interview process.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at andrew-brus@uiowa.edu or 319-467-1454.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
