Join our team at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) where you can work for an amazing agency that strives to make a difference every day. We are looking for a Purchasing Agent *with excellent customer service skills to assist with the procurement of goods and services for the Board of Education. This position is open for *Purchasing Agent I,II,III *depends on qualifications.* Principal Duties The Purchasing Agent will serve as a point of contact for USBE staff with regard to purchasing and contracts. Duties include:

• Conduct various types of solicitations and other purchasing processes,including,but not limited to,RFPs,RFSQs,bids,sole sources,small purchases,etc. 
• Writes,reviews,and/or negotiates contracts and/or agreements .
• Assists with drafting training materials,policies/procedures,desk manuals/standard operating procedures,etc .
• Assists with maintaining an internal contract repository.
• Maintaining or creating files or record-keeping systems including sorting,labeling,filing,and retrieving documents as requested .
• Maintaining tracking sheets for agency procurements .
• Entering information into the state financial system to create vendor numbers,update vendor information,and create purchase orders .
• Assisting other purchasing staff with coordinating purchases for USBE,receiving purchasing requisitions,and reviewing documents for completeness .
• Provides technical assistance on issues relating to the State s finance system .
• Analyzes,summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings,interprets results and/or makes recommendations .
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws,regulations,and/or agency rules,standards,and guidelines,etc .
• Assisting with training of USBE staff regarding purchasing and payable procedures .
• Monitors frequency of purchases and recommends possible options to increase effectiveness of purchasing power .
• Providing administrative support to Purchasing staff and management .
• Completing other duties as assigned .

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and can bring energy and enthusiasm to the team.
• Communicate challenging concepts clearly and concisely .
• Understands and can apply legal requirements,including code,rule,and policies
• Has procurement experience with the State or other public entity .
• Has experience with the State's finance system .
• Has professional experience creating or maintaining a physical and electronic filing system .
• Has exceptional customer service skills and is able to work well under pressure .
• Works well independently as well as part of a team in a hybrid working environment.
• Is willing to learn and is adaptable .
• Has a CPPB,NIGP-CPP,CPPO or willing to obtain certification within 3 years .

*Why You Should Join Our Team*

The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.

• *Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):*

  • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

  • 5 dental plan options,with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

  • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

• *Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):*

  • Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

  • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have neve been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 

    • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

    • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  

  • Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

• *Paid Time Off:*

  • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual,4 hours sick).

  • Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 

  • We have 12 paid holidays.

The Agency The Utah State Board of Education is committed to hiring the best candidates to serve Utah students. To learn more about USBE please click here.