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Salary: See Position Description
Location : St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 25PRO700-1
Division: Administrative Affairs
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 05/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Announcement
Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, this position is responsible for procuring equipment, goods, and services in accordance with the Utah State Procurement Code and University Procurement Policies. The procurement process involves formal and informal solicitations, building and maintaining vendor connections, pinpointing cost efficiencies and benefits for the University, and collaborating with applicable departments to ensure their procurement needs are met. Additionally, this role supports internal procurement training and provides information to all University departments on procurement policies and procedures. Additional information about the Purchasing Office can be found online at
Responsibilities
- Works Closely with all University departments regarding their procurement needs.
- Effectively communicates, counsels, and trains University faculty and staff on procurement policies and procedures.
- Review and process requisitions to create purchase orders.
- Creates, evaluates, and awards formal and informal procurement solicitations
- Assist in administering the Purchasing Card (PCard) program for the University.
- Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with State and University policies and regulations.
- Collect and analyze purchasing data to identify trends that lead to a more efficient process and added value.
- Maintain precise records of purchases, prices, and supplier details for future reference and analysis.
- Understands the role of procurement as it relates to other University business functions, such as Accounts Payable, Finance, Budget, Legal, Information Technology, and Internal Audit.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field is required. Professional Procurement Certification or currently on the path to certification preferred (CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, etc.).
- At least (3) three years related experience is required; purchasing experience within a higher education environment preferred.
- Knowledge of university administration, policies, procedures, contract law, and language.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal management practices, and budgeting in a university academic setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively and exercise excellent human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with university employees and the public.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Adobe Acrobat DC is required. Experience with Ellucian Banner, Chrome River, and U3P (Jagger/SciQuest) is preferred.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, with good attention to detail. Experience drafting specifications for solicitations preferred.
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and able to multitask on various projects with various deadlines.
Supplemental Information POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $49,000+ depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of July 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins
June 18, 2024; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) ###-####.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our Universityis located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - ...@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-###-####.
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore ...@utahtech.edu, 435-###-####.
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit contact:
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,...@ed.gov, 800-###-####.
- U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office,...@ed.gov, 303-###-####.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
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Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
- 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
- Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
- Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
- Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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