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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST III

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI | Full Time

$86k-108k (estimate)

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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST III

$86k-108k (estimate)

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University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is Hiring a PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST III Near Milwaukee, WI

Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 21 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100% Posting Type Staff UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

School/College/Division Description

Employees at UWM in the Department of Business and Financial Services work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply!

Job Summary

This position researches, creates, and solicits bids and proposals from third party suppliers for critical, complex, and/or unique institution level procurements to provide cost-effective materials and services within an assigned commodity area or business unit. Negotiates procurement contract terms and signs resulting in enterprise or statewide contracts. Develops and recommends sourcing strategies and strategic plans for high demand, high risk, or frequently recurring enterprise-wide purchases of goods and services. Provides peer guidance and proposes procurement strategies to senior leadership to support operational excellence of procurement functions.

Hybrid work options may be available. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of an associate degree or higher in any field
2 years of experience in customer service or administrative roles
Experience working with productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in any field by date of hire
2 years’ experience in a State of Wisconsin Purchasing Role
3 years’ experience in contract administration, negotiations, purchasing, or finance
Experience creating and conducting bid requests
Experience working in a public sector or nonprofit environment
Experience with Workday’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
Experience with Jaggaer’s One Procurement software platform
Experience reviewing/negotiating/managing software licenses

Target Salary Range $63,000 – $72,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on knowledge, skills, and experience) Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
A resume
A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/38908by the application deadline date of June 16th, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Chad Hietpas at hietpacj@uwm.edu.

Application Deadline 06/16/2024

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Elementary & Secondary Education

SALARY

$86k-108k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/20/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/18/2024

WEBSITE

uwm.edu

HEADQUARTERS

MILWAUKEE, WI

SIZE

3,000 - 7,500

FOUNDED

1956

CEO

WILLIAM ROBERT BUCKER

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Elementary & Secondary Education

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About University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Recognized as one of the nations 131 top research universities, UW-Milwaukee provides a world-class education to 27,500 students from 91 countries on a budget of $689 million. Its 15 schools and colleges include Wisconsins only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health, and it is a leading educator of nurses and teachers. UW-Milwaukee partners with leading companies to conduct joint research, offer student internships and serve as an economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin. The Princeton Review named UW-Milwaukee a 2020 Best Midwestern university based on overall academ ... ic excellence and student reviews. More
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