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 to UI Health Care by serving on the strategic sourcing team and engaging in more complex contract
and purchasing solutions. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment
authorization.
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 UI Heahth Care
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 [email protected] or 319-467-1454.
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