Purchasing amp Supply Associate II Business Services

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Business Services
invites applications for a
Purchasing & Supply Associate II
to join their team. This position will work independently with minimal guidance, and must remain professional at all times. The Purchasing Agent should strive for excellence in all aspects of the position, especially as it pertains to customer service and stakeholders. The Purchasing Agent will apply inventory tracking and warehouse policies to ensure proper inventory turnover and reordering supplies if necessary.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.
Provide guidance and assistance with the identification, selection, acquisition and delivery of quality goods and services in a cost effective, efficient and ethical manner
Serve as the main contact person for his/her assigned areas to answer questions, provide instruction and to assist stakeholders with utilizing the University’s electronic procurement system, GrizMart, to their maximum benefit
Maintain records to support bids and purchase orders
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and University vendors
Review and analyze purchase requisitions and contracts to ensure their compliance
Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to identify needs and refine specifications
Operate Fork Lift, lift gate, small trucks, and other vehicles in pursuit of supply reception or delivery
Required Skills
Strong customer service mindset
Considerable knowledge of research methods, data gathering and data analysis
Accounting and budgeting principles
Mathematics
Communications and media
Understanding of electronic procurement environment
Understanding of Microsoft Office programs to include Outlook
Knowledge of stocking and warehouse policies
Knowledge of inventory maintenance and reconciliation
Knowledge of how to process damage claims. Delivery of all received items to customer or to the warehouse.
Complete knowledge of how to retrieve a Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S.). 5) Complete knowledge of OSHA and state rules and regulations concerning the recycling of fluorescent lamps and Campus Stores procedures.
Physical and warehouse abilities
Lifting and carrying items weighing from 25 to 75# occasionally
Reaching, stretching and twisting of mostly upper torso
Driving manual transmission delivery and pickup truck
Operation of forklift and pallet jack
Activities related to the day-to-day operation of a warehouse
Minimum Required Experience
High School diploma and two (2) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
About Businesses Services
and UM
Business Services’ mission is to provide financial services responsive to the needs of students, faculty and staff of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Procurement Services strives to facilitate the procurement of the highest quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices to support the research, and administrative needs of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
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: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Purchasing/Supply Associate II
Position Number:
084550
Department:
Business Services
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year
Salary:
$20.50/hr
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Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan
, email the
Compensation Department
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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