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
The University of Michigan Procurement Services has an opening for an Associate Procurement Agent. This position is part of a team that will support all procurement categories, including Technology, Research, Facilities, Print, Professional and General Goods & Services. The scope of these categories are significant, with a large University-wide impact due to the amount of spend, number of departments involved, and criticality to operations. 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 chosen candidate will:
- Evaluate and process purchase requests.
- Examine the request for clarity, appropriateness of purchase, and bid specifications.
- Award purchase orders within delegated signature authority and those above their authority with higher-level approval.
- Assist purchasing staff with projects.
- Present buying options to end-user departments while effectively communicating the value of procurement policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience.
- 1 - 3 years sales, buying, or management experience; with procurement experience preferred.
- Ability to provide excellent Customer Service.
- Ability to continually learn new processes and procedures.
- Proven ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.
- Proven research and problem solving skills necessary.
- Superior verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.