We seek a positive and talented individual to join our team as a Purchasing Agent II. Utah State University’s Purchasing and Contract Services offers a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and a benefits package that includes medical/dental coverage, a 14.2% contribution into a 401(a) retirement plan, 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of paid sick leave per year, 13 paid holidays, and more.

This position will be responsible to obtain pricing through various procurement processes for a variety of commodities and services; research the marketplace to identify new vendors and stay updated on pricing trends. The individual may advise on contract terms and conditions as well as policies and procedures. They will also review and sign certain contracts related to purchases.

• Prepare bid sourcing events, evaluate bid proposals, and issue purchase orders.
• Confer with University departments regarding requirements, specifications, and deliveries.
• Advise departments on purchasing policies and procedures and provides vendor sources.
• Review and research purchasing requests.
• May involve direct contact with vendors/suppliers.
• Analyze, review, and approve contracts
• May train and guide technical/clerical support staff.
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of rules, legislations, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus two years of experience; OR six years of direct customer service experience in a similar role will also be considered; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate must have the following competencies:

• Customer Focus: Candidate must be dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of our customers. Acts with customer in mind and establishes and maintains effective relationships to gain their trust and respect.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate self-management skills and effectively communicate work status, issues, risks, problems, and any underlying process problems to the team and departments.
• Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships: Must possess the ability to work with various personalities and maintain good relations with the various USU departments. Must be able to work effectively and calmly with short deadlines and situational conflicts.
• Organizational Skills: Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and problem solve. Strong attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023