Purchasing Agent

Full Time
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Posted
Job description
For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit
www.fau.edu/jobs
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Purchasing Agent – Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of Responsibilities include:
  • Review of current contracts and/or needed procurements for University departments. Provides end-to-end procurement lifecycle services, including but not limited to assisting in the development of competitive solicitations, including Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents. Participates in all aspects of the contracts administration process, such as monitoring contract spending, including account payables invoice tracking and contract expiration. Assists in the evaluation of bids, performs cost and other financial analyses, and makes recommendations. Assists in the review, routing and completion of vendor/supplier contracts, purchase orders and change orders, utilizing the ERP system. Analyzes and conducts research for availability of contract vehicles from the state, county, and/or other allowable publicly solicited contract(s). Maintains logs and records for procurement-related services.
  • Provide value-added customer service to University departments and external partners, including completion of job-aides and/or trainings.
  • Assist University departments in post-award contract management activity, including invoice approvals, contract renewals and/or extensions. Assists departments in managing all contracts and maintains knowledge of all provisions of the contracts.
  • May assist suppliers in completion of the University’s vendor application and provide guidance to additional procurement staff. Assists in contract administration/management functions and vendor/supplier disputes.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned by Director/Assistant Director or designee.
FAU Benefits and Perks
  • If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
  • Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
  • State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
  • State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
  • Flexible work arrangement plans -
https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php
  • Sick Leave Pool Program
  • Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
  • Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -
https://www.fau.edu/hr/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf
  • Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at
https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience required. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Must also have excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.
Salary:
$16.75 - $17.75 per hour
College or Department:
Procurement
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline:
2023-05-09
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans, spouses of eligible veterans, and certain family members of eligible veterans, in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 295.07. Please submit your DD214 (Member 4 preferred) showing your dates and character of service with your application as an attachment or fax to 561-297-3915 or scan and email to jobs@fau.edu, prior to the closing date of the position. If faxing your DD214, please also send an email to jobs@fau.edu to notify us that the form was faxed, make sure the email includes your name and the REQ# of the job that was applied to.

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.

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