Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Procurement Services has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Procurement Agent with the Technology Commodity team. The scope of position is significant, with a large university-wide impact, responsible for preparing and awarding Request for Quotations (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and negotiating contract terms for a wide range of technology equipment and services, including laptops, peripherals, telecommunications, servers, and software. Candidates for this position must be experienced working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects concurrently. 
Procurement Services seeks to deliver services that power change through expertise, innovation, and relationships, so the university can focus on what it does best: making the world a better place. Moving past best to become what's Next.

Responsibilities*

The selected candidate will:

Work closely with the procurement supervisor and other procurement leadership to develop and implement procurement initiatives that improve procurement processes, increase contract compliance, and reduce purchase and invoice transactions.

Required Qualifications*

Strong candidates will have prior purchasing experience with a concentration of skills in leading sourcing projects, the negotiation of contract terms and conditions as well as in supplier management, development of RFP/RFQ specifications.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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