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Purchasing Agent

Employer
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Location
Asheville, NC

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Posting NumberS0339Classification TitlePurchasing SpecialistOverall Position CompetencyContributingWorking TitlePurchasing AgentPosition Number000058FLSAExemptNC Salary Grade EquivalencyGN10 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)Recruitment Range$44,000 - $47,000Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent (Agent) reports to the Business Services Manager and supports the mission of UNC Asheville (University) through timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services, in accordance with policies of the University, the UNC System Office, and the State of North Carolina. The UNC Asheville AVC Finance/Controller’s office seeks to provide a high level of support to the University and its stakeholders in a competent, approachable, reliable, empathetic, and responsive manner. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for representing these pillars in both attitude and action.

University procurement involves time-sensitive work using an automated purchasing system and requires daily interaction with people both on and off campus. Work of the Purchasing Agent involves performance and execution of all procedural aspects of purchasing activities, including determination of the most appropriate and compliant purchasing methods. This position requires a working knowledge of purchasing best practices, state and federal procurement rules and regulations, contract terms and conditions, competitive bid procedures, and a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and methods related to purchasing activities. The Agent must be able to accurately interpret, apply, document, and explain University and state rules and policies related to purchasing and provide prompt, excellent customer service to various campus constituents, while balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines. The Purchasing Agent acts as University liaison with vendors, UNC System Office Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, and the Division of Purchase and Contract of the NC Department of Administration. This position ensures that policies and procedures, especially changes in either, are timely and adequately communicated by maintaining and updating Purchasing Policy and Procedures manuals and the Purchasing Office web site, developing and delivering classroom training, and providing procurement updates and guidance to vendors and the campus community.

DivisionAdministration and FinanceDepartmentFinance - PurchasingFull-Time / Part- TimeFull-TimeMonths per Year12 MonthsTime Limited PositionNoIf time-limited, length of assignmentNot ApplicableMinimum Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree; or Associate’s degree and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
  • Experience with computerized financial systems, especially Ellucian’s Banner ERP system.
  • Experience with electronic procurement solutions, especially Jaggaer’s eProcurement suite.
  • Knowledge of state procurement rules and regulations, especially the North Carolina Purchase and Contract program.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and shared applications such as Google Docs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding and application of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Ability to work with large amounts of detailed data and successfully prioritize workload to meet required deadlines.
Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional time on evenings and weekends may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

Competency Profilehttp://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions Summary

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Posting Date09/25/2019Closing Date10/20/2019Open Until FilledNoSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • UNC Asheville website
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Job Target
    • LinkedIn
    • Local Jobs
    • NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
    • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
    • The Urban News
    • Twitter
    • Western North Carolina Diversity Engagement Coalition
    • Other
  2. * What is the highest degree you currently hold?
    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Associate's
    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Doctoral or equivalent or higher
  3. * Have you worked in the Banner accounting system in a higher education institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Have you ever used Jaggaer (formerly known as SciQuest) or another E-Procurement system?
    • Yes, I've used Jaggaer.
    • Yes, another E-Procurement system.
    • Yes, both Jaggaer and another E-Procurement System
    • No, I am not familiar with E-Procurement systems.
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Other Documents

Organization

The University of North Carolina Asheville offers a singular experience for original minds.

We’re the original and only liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. We break down conventions, overcome obstacles, expand horizons. We dare to connect curiosity and critical thinking, courage and challenge, imagination and impact, opportunity and responsibility. When the world looks down, we look up.

We’re a public resource that draws on a deep history to make a profound impact—on our students and on the world. We founded the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Our STEAM Studio helped to produce the largest public art installation ever shown in Times Square. We offer majors and concentrations that re-tool the liberal arts and sciences for new challenges and new opportunities. We live in one of America’s great small cities, a mountain town with wit and grit, with an artist’s eye and an explorer’s heart.

We are the originals. We’re rooted in the Land of the Sky, at the intersection of what’s known and what’s possible. This is an education that’s affordable, adaptive, and endlessly relevant. This is an experience where every path leads to a new vista, where there’s room for every voice, and where the future is a frontier—vast and bright and close enough to touch.

UNC Asheville’s national reputation for empowering human potential is rooted in its unique student-centric public liberal arts and sciences mission. UNC Asheville thrives on close-knit connections among students and their faculty and staff mentors. The University’s 3,300 students are innovative, ethical, creative and resilient leaders who seek to understand complex global challenges and find creative, sustainable solutions that benefit our communities and the world. More than 65 percent of UNC Asheville students conduct applied research alongside faculty experts. UNC Asheville consistently ranks as a national top 10 Public Liberal Arts and Sciences University by U.S. News & World Report, and on its list of Most Innovative Schools. UNC Asheville regularly earns several national top 20 rankings in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 386 Colleges,” including Best Quality of Life, Town-Gown Relations, and UNC Asheville has ranked in the top two nationally for the “Best Schools for Making an Impact,” in The Princeton Review’s “Colleges that Pay You Back.”

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