Procurement Specialist

The University of Wisconsin Madison, Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M), is pleased to announce that a Procurement Specialist position is available in the Business Operations and Purchasing department. This position reports to the Associate Director within FP&M and is a non-delegated Procurement Specialist position. Under general supervision the qualified candidate will serve as a professional Procurement Specialist working independently to procure goods and services for FP&M departments as well as the greater campus needs using the department's fully delegated authority.

You will manage Department of Administration (DOA), UW Madison, and Universities of Wisconsin contract-referenced purchase orders and assist in the development of new and renewals of existing contracts. The Procurement Specialist also prepares specifications, coordinates simplified bid procedures, evaluates competitive bids, and recommends and/or awards simplified bids.

The qualified candidate will also participate in the development and coordination of internal policies and procedures, provide guidance to FP&M staff, act as liaison between FP&M staff and other various campus stakeholders to obtain information and/or resolve disputes.

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Required:
Minimum of two (2) years purchasing-related work experience or equivalent. Understanding of State of Wisconsin Procurement regulations and laws, or equivalent comparable experience. Experience utilizing computer applications such as the Microsoft Suite of products and ERP, MRP, or procurement systems knowledge required

Preferred:
CPM, CPSM, APICS, or other relevant supply chain certification. Thorough understanding of State of Wisconsin procurement Ch. 16 guidelines. Workday/Jaggaer/SciQuest and/or Assetworks experience. Experience issuing and awarding bids or proposals. Experience negotiating terms and conditions of contracts. Experience with remote work and online collaboration tools such as Microsoft teams, Webex, Zoom. Previous purchasing experience: maintenance repair and operational supplies and services, computer hardware and software, office, library and laboratory furniture, laboratory equipment, chemicals, gases and fuel, paint, elevator maintenance, audio and video equipment, signage, security systems, equipment and services

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $50,000/year, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.

This position is posted under both "Procurement Specialist I" and "Procurement Specialist II" titles. The title will be determined at the time of hire based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

You'll be asked to provide contact information for three professional references when applying. References will not be contacted without your approval.

Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Procurement Specialist I(FN024) or Procurement Specialist II(FN025)

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/AVC/BOP

Academic Staff-Renewable

308209-AS