Purchasing Agent 1 (Procurement Professional)
University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

Posted in Education and Training


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JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the University Director of Capital Projects and Facilities Procurement (CPFP), and/or his/her designee, the University seeks to hire a Purchasing Agent 1 to support the University's capital program, which includes the Next Generation/UCONN 2000 and facilities procurement, by prequalifying design professional services and construction contractors, soliciting competitive bids, and negotiating in an open, fair, and competitive manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, utilize existing policies, procedures, and statutes to support and/or plan, develop and organize all phases of assigned responsibilities for prequalification, bidding, awarding, contracting, and contract administration functions of construction, design professional services, and service maintenance related procurement efforts; receive, process, and approve requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services within approved authority level; determine most appropriate delivery method of procurement of goods and services in accordance with federal/state statutes and university policies and procedures; assist with and/or prepare and solicit competitive bids from qualified vendors; assist with and/or define and negotiate appropriate terms and conditions on behalf of the University relative to contractual obligations; recommend and/or authorize the purchase of goods and services and ensure the unique needs of the University are being addressed with needs analysis, scheduling, knowledge of local/regional construction industry and market as well as industry trends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) to two (2) years of professional experience in a comparable institutional environment OR an Associate's degree in related field and three (3) to four (4) years of professional experience in a comparable environment OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree and years requirement.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of construction and design professional services procurement.
  • General working knowledge of acceptable procurement practices as applicable to purchasing and delivery methods. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to the contractor/vendor community.
  • Ability to evaluate services and products and analyze data, business and market trends.
  • Experience working with contractors, design professionals, engineers, facility managers, consultants, and/or industry staff to manage expectations, ensure technical compliance and resolve discrepancies.
  • General knowledge in contractor, design professional services, and/or service maintenance proposal analysis, quality assessment and value analysis. 
  • Demonstrated integrity and ability to act without consideration of personal gain and take prompt action in the case of unprofessional and unethical behavior.
  • Computer experience using MS Office. 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive, professional relationships with a wide variety of individuals.
  • Dependable transportation and ability to travel.

  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in design and/or a construction related discipline.
  • Familiarity with any of the following software applications: HuskyBuy (eProcurement Solution), KFS (Kuali Financial Systems), Oracle Unifier, AssetWorks and/or other commercial planning and project management software. 
  • Knowledge of State of CT General Statutes, Federal Regulations, and University Procurement Policies and Procedures as they relate to construction procurement.   
  • Experience working with contractors, design professionals, engineers and facility managers.

  • APPOINTMENT TERMS

    This is a full-time, 12-month permanent position located at the Storrs campus.  Occasional travel to job sites and other campus locations, including UConn Health, is expected.

     TO APPLY

    Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #492596 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.  Screening will begin immediately. 

    Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. 

    This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on June 26, 2021. 

    All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

    The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.


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