Assistant University Purchasing Agent (Construction)
- Employer
- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Kingston
- Salary
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $74,000
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Posting Number: SF02173
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 10
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $74,000
Department: Purchasing Dept
Campus Location: Kingston
Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 20, 2026. Applications received after July 20, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.
POSTING SUMMARY:
Assist the University Purchasing Manager (Construction) in managing and daily procurement functions for the University's campuses, which include the procurement functions of the academic, administrative and research community; with a primary focus on the construction and facilities operations activities on all campuses. This role ensures timely sourcing, purchasing and documentation of materials and services required for construction and public works projects while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the administration of the procurement operations of all campuses to ensure compliance with state rules and regulations and general laws.
Participate in the development, management and implementation of programs and standards as they relate to the University's purchasing policies and procedures.
Assist in the development and implementation of contracts and agreements related to procurement activities, with a focus on construction and facilities operations.
Assist in the development and implementation of various ERP modules or related procurement software.
Develop and conduct public bid solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, RFBs, etc.) to procure construction and public works related to goods and services exceeding certain defined thresholds working in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager (Construction).
Prepare purchase order documentation.
Serve as a Purchasing Department liaison with the community to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ensure that they have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the processes and the financial system which will provide maximum benefit to their activities as well as this Department.
Assist in preparing and presenting management reports on purchasing activities regarding the various fund sources and document utilization.
Coordinate with project managers and the facilities group on purchase requests and requirements.
Serve as the Purchasing Department liaison with external state agencies focused on construction and public works and assist with the development of policies and procedures for the University Purchasing Department.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in conducting training sessions with the Purchasing Manager (Construction) for other offices and departments throughout the University on the policies and procedures of the Purchasing Section; with a focus on construction related activities.
Perform advanced technical work and supervision in the procurement of complex goods or services including the negotiation processes involved.
Evaluate procedures and forms being used and recommend necessary revisions to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide user level information on the automated procurement system to the Purchasing Agent for further development and recommend changes to promote efficiency.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software; Microsoft programs, automated procurement system(s), virtual meeting and team platforms (Google. Zoom, Webex, Teams, SharePoint, etc.) .
Posting Date:
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16823
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Organization
The University of Rhode Island
Founded in 1892, this land and sea grant university is the flagship public research institution in Rhode Island, enrolling more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students.
Thinking big
URI is home to some of today’s leading innovators, discoverers, and creative problem solvers and is known regionally and worldwide for its big ideas and pioneering research in such areas as environmental studies, neuroscience, biotechnology and life sciences, engineering, marine sciences, forensic sciences, pharmaceuticals, behavioral sciences, and public health promotion. A strong core of traditional academic disciplines provides the foundation for all specialized, professional, and applied areas of study. The University receives about $60 million annually in federal funding for research across 87 undergraduate and 70 graduate degree programs.
Motivated students, engaged faculty
Nearly 23,000 students applied for fewer than 3,300 openings in the 2017 freshman class, which boasts an average grade point average of 3.54. The 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio allows for personal attention and rewarding teaching experiences. Approximately 87 percent of faculty hold terminal degrees. In 2018 URI produced two Fulbright Scholars, five Boren Scholars, a Truman Scholar, and was named a one of the country’s top Gilman scholar-producing schools. URI’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through its student body, with 43 states and 65 nations represented and 20 percent of students identifying as persons of color, a 65 percent increase since 2008.
Four campuses, one community
URI’s main campus is located on 1,248 acres in rural Kingston, where the campus core — including a quadrangle surrounded by handsome granite buildings — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six miles from Rhode Island’s beaches, this campus is conveniently situated along the Boston to New York corridor. The University’s renowned Graduate School of Oceanography is located at the 165-acre Narragansett Bay Campus. The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies brings higher education to downtown Providence. Nearby, the 133,000-square-foot Rhode Island Nursing Education Center includes unparalleled simulation labs. The W. Alton Jones Campus — 2,300 acres of forests, lakes, and farmland in West Greenwich — provides a secluded setting for academic research, environmental education, business meetings and special events.
Investing in the future
Since 2007, the University has invested $607 million in campus capital projects, including: a $150 million engineering complex, due to open in 2019; Brookside, another new apartment-style residence hall, 2019; a Welcome Center, 2018; the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, 2017; Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 2016; and Avedisian Hall, home to the College of Pharmacy, 2012.
Expertise on demand
The University is home to several centers of expertise that tackle some of society’s most vexing challenges. The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience brings multi-disciplinary research to bear on devastating brain diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service. The Business Engagement Center is the “front door” through which industry taps into research and training opportunities and assistance with intellectual property or technology issues. The R.I. Food Center brings URI’s agricultural roots to the 21st century as a resource for farmers, consumers, retailers, and others across the food industry
- Telephone
- 401-874-1000
- Location
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80 Lower College Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
United States
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