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Strategic Procurement Analyst

Job Code Number

296268548

Job Description

Position Title:

Strategic Procurement Analyst

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

56500 - Purchasing Office

Advertised Salary:

$50,000 - $59,000

Benefits:

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Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA:

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

N/A

Term of Position:

12 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause

Summary of Position:

• Under the general direction of the Director of Purchasing, manage purchasing orders and contracts, verifying required documentation, and perform contract management.
• Solicit requests for proposals (RFP) to provide goods and services to the University.
• Evaluate vendors, costs and services to obtain optimal value for the University.
• Identify opportunities for cost improvement on the goods and services procured by the University.
• Serve as Trainer for Purchasing modules and other training sessions as assigned.

Position Type:

Staff

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Required Work Experience:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge and experience of Banner or another computerized purchasing system.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing and related functions.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

Office Environment
Moving
Reaching
Sitting
Twisting
Repetitive movement

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

• Experience in cost improvement leadership efforts.
• Previous contract management experience.
• Previous higher education experience.
• Previous supply chain experience.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Solicit bids and RFP’s for goods and services; review bids, quotes and services offered.
• Author RFPs for requesting departments unfamiliar with process or resourced constrained.
• Partner with Legal to ensure RFPs are appropriate and consistent.
• Make recommendations regarding award of orders. Create customized scorecards for individual RFPs and facilitate RFP selection committees.
• Develop, revise, and conduct purchasing related training programs of on-line Purchasing System (Banner), related software as well as other systems and processes as assigned.
• Be a subject matter expert in Banner and fully understand related Banner procedures (e.g. Accounts Payable).
• Work with vendors to expedite orders and problem solve.
• Pay keen attention to needs of internal customers to help address challenging vendors. • Develop relationships with key suppliers as well as Group Purchasing Organizations to facilitate their buying power to solve issues and ensure supply.
• Manage GPO programs and fully utilize programs.
• Facilitate the collection of W-8, W-9 (independent contractor) vendors and proof of liability insurance from vendors.
• Additionally responsible for ICDC documentation (IRS) and ACH/DD policies.
• Manage On-Line Purchasing System, including system optimization.
• Review the possibility of punch-out programs for better purchasing experiences that save money and bundle buying power (e.g. Amazon BP, E&I Coop, etc.).
• Own the vendor list and apply to various needs and RFPs.
• Review and make recommendations regarding purchasing and inventory systems, policies and procedures.
• Develop and carry out continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes and provide appropriate information to other departments.
• Be the contract management facilitator for purchases and expenditures for departmental client base. Purchasing is the owner for the Contract Management System and we train the usage of this system for departments.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge on legal matters and new techniques, which affect purchasing and purchasing policies.
• Partner with Legal and reads/assess contracts for recommending signatures for VP/AVP.
• Develop bid documents and contracts to the benefit of the University

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Organization

Ferris State University

Location

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Job Code Number

296268548

Positions Available

Expiration Date

5/25/2025

O*NET Code

13-1023.00

O*NET Occupation

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

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