Procurement Specialist II

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title Procurement Specialist II Job Category Academic Staff Employment Type Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile Procurement Specialist II Job Duties The primary responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist II position are: Processing requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with policies and procedures Assisting faculty and staff with the e-procurement system. Providing guidance to faculty and staff in interpreting procurement policies and procedures Developing and managing solicitations (simplified bid, RFB, and RFP) in compliance with regulatory requirements Reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions of campus purchases Serving as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Other duties as assigned Key Job Responsibilities Prepares and disseminates business cases to appropriate audiences, proposes strategic sourcing, and authors programs to stakeholders and institutional leadership Drafts, submits, and communicates outcomes of procurement requests to suppliers, stakeholders, and institutional leadership Leads and executes the research of suppliers to understand available products and services, assesses market conditions, identifies supply options, and makes recommendations Implements required reporting protocols with suppliers to allow measurement of cost savings, reduction, avoidance, supplier management, and risk mitigation programs and strategies Serves as primary point of contact for external stakeholders, maintains contracts, and negotiates purchase prices to obtain timely and meaningful contract sourcing results Establishes and maintains bid and proposal records to comply with record-keeping requirements Leads the development of complex solicitations requiring creative approaches to evaluation of third party sourcing options in compliance with regulatory requirements Answers questions and provides guidance regarding specific commodities and service areas to various individuals and groups based on set material or standards Department UW-Stout’s Purchasing and Materials Management department is committed to providing excellent customer service to the campus community. The department provides support to campus in Purchasing, Mail Services, Central Receiving, University Stores, Printing, and Surplus. The department is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. Compensation The starting salary range for this position is $50,000 - $53,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent experience Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships Excellent customer service skills when working with campus customers and external suppliers Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to work independently while exercising sound professional judgement Proficiency in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word and Excel) Preferred Qualifications Experience developing and managing simplified bids, requests for bids and/or proposals Experience working in a procurement role Experience negotiating contract terms and conditions Experience with e-procurement software (e.g., Workday or Jaggaer) How To Apply Complete applications received by August 24, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after August 24th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate. Required Application Materia…

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