Purchasing Agent I Job in Storrs 06269, Connecticut US

Purchasing Agent I (UCP 5)

University of Connecticut

 

Procurement Services Department of Capital Projects and Contract Administration at the University of Connecticut is seeking applications for a Purchasing Agent I.   Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: utilizing existing policies, procedures and statutes to assist in the preparation, issuance and review of RFQ’s, RFP’s Invitations to Bid and/or solicitations, specialized and/or non-routine responses and proposals, bids, and contract administration functions. Responsibilities include receive/process/approve requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services within specified dollar limits. Recommend most appropriate delivery method of procurement of goods and services in accordance with federal/state statues and University relative to contractual obligations. Recommend and/or authorize the purchase of goods and services and ensures the needs of the University are being addressed through needs analysis, scheduling, knowledge of local/regional construction industry and market as well as industry trends.

To view a complete job description and required qualifications visit www.purchasing.uconn.edu and reference Search #2012406.   Qualified applicants must submit their application packet via the Husky Hire link at www.jobs.uconn.edu.  Please clearly identify in your cover letter which position you are applying for, referencing Search #2012406.

This is a full time, permanent position.   Salary is commensurate with experience.  This job posting is scheduled to close on April 6, 2012.  The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.