Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Purchasing Specialist at Remote – Office of the Chancellor, PA, PA Full Time

Please note, this position is with the Office of the Chancellor at the PA State System of Higher Ed, not Kutztown University. KUHR is only providing HR administration for this search.

This position is remote, but occasional travel for training and meetings may be required, so the successful candidate will be a resident of Pennsylvania.

This position will work directly with a Commodity Lead and various campus’ stakeholders to identify, procure, and deliver all types of material and/or services, necessary to support of the participating schools of Procurement Shared Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a business-related field. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Experience and strong understanding of contracts and contract types, compliance standards, Labor & Industry Guidelines, Labor Law Compliances including knowledge of prevailing wage laws and applications, as well as best practices in procurement and contracting.
• Experience with contract language and legal requirements with legal terminology and contract and procurement law. Detailed record keeping of contract documentation and financial data.
• Strong management skills including but not limited to directing tasks and project assignments, effective planning, organization, problem solving, oral and written communication.
• Experience in a higher education setting, SAP, C.P.M. or CPPB certification, knowledge of centralized purchasing procedures, knowledge of Commonwealth, PASSHE, or public procurement guidelines, Microsoft Office skills, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations are all preferred.

Supplemental Information

Please note, this position is with the Office of the Chancellor at the PA State System of Higher Ed, not Kutztown University. KUHR is only providing HR administration for this search.

Applications & Resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, Application materials should be received no later than close of day November 26, 2023

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $52,214 – $61,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

PASSHE is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

We are an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

Non-Discrimination Statement
PASSHE does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at [email protected] or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at [email protected]