Position Summary:
This is a Procurement Specialist position within the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purchasing Services that provides expertise for complex and unique procurement and contracting according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The position is required to creatively solve procurement challenges in various industries including state of the art research technologies needed by University departments that in many cases produce leading edge discoveries.

This position is responsible for unique, complex, high dollar commodity and service contracting directly supporting the research, public service, and instruction mission of the institution. These contracts leverage volume to achieve best in class pricing for the University at the enterprise level, but which also can be used to benefit other UW System campuses, State of Wisconsin Agencies, and municipalities.

This position requires advanced purchasing skills in preparing customized solicitations and contracts that are designed to accommodate changing requirements due to emerging technology or research. This position requires skills in explaining, interpreting, and negotiating legal language, and frequently interacts with UW Legal Counsel to develop contract language applicable to unique situations.

Position Duties:
List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Some educational background or experience directly related to purchasing, procurement, contracting production scheduling, or legal issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) in a business/professional setting
- Experience working on or leading cross-functional work teams

Preferred Qualifications:
- Some type of education or experience directly related to purchasing or procurement
- Experience issuing bids or proposals
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions of contracts Understanding of State of Wisconsin procurement guidelines
- Knowledge of contract language appropriateness and requirements
- Knowledge of cost analysis methods
- Ability to establish high quality, effective working relationships with others
- Effective negotiation skills
- Knowledge in the procurement of products and services
- Experience using Microsoft Office in a business/professional setting

Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Department(s):
A036500-BUSINESS SERVICES/PURCHASING

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a cover letter and resume describing your qualifications as they relate to the position. Be sure to include your experience and skills related to the items listed in the Minimum Years and Relevant experience section of this job description.

Contact:
Kyle Brown
kyle.brown@wisc.edu
608-262-9021
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:
PROCUREMENT SPEC(T05DN) or ASSOC PROCUREMENT SPEC(T05FN)

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:
98190-AS


The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Apr 19 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 5 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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