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Procurement Professional II

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Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

    • Position Summary

    • Full-time position available on or after January 4, 2027 for Procurement Services.


      This position's responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional procurement activities of moderate complexity in support of the acquisition of goods and services for the university. The position applies professional procurement knowledge, analytical skills, and established procurement principles to evaluate procurement needs, review multiple procurement options, and support effective procurement outcomes. Working within delegated authority, assigned dollar limits, and established policies, procedures, and practices, the incumbent exercises judgment within defined limits to evaluate and recommend appropriate procurement methods and approaches. The position may support the development and administration of contracts of limited complexity and apply established procurement practices in carrying out assigned responsibilities. The incumbent works independently on most day-to-day assignments, while receiving general supervision on new assignments or projects to ensure alignment with established objectives. The position requires the ability to manage multiple work priorities, adapt to changing procurement needs and deadlines, work collaboratively with campus stakeholders and suppliers, and maintain accountability for the quality and results of assigned work.

    • Job Duties
    • Duties include but are not limited to:
      • Reviews evaluates proposed specifications, and prioritizes requisitions and contract requests Determines appropriate procurement method and contract type.
      • Performs moderately complex negotiations, including specifications legal terms, price, payment terms, and delivery options.
      • Completes the entire informal and formal bid process including assisting with specifications; preparing and posting documents; creating schedules; evaluating proposals; awarding and executing final contracts and purchase orders that generate the best value for the university.
      • Compiles department and division request for similar products and services for strategic sourcing opportunities.
      • Researches current market availability, trends and potential new suppliers for goods and services and keeps university clients informed.
      • Manages entire contract life cycle for assignments including monitoring supplier compliance to terms and conditions; initiating corrective actions; executing amendments; filing required records; and handling the final close out.
      • May be responsible for annual or multi-year contracts in collaboration with management.
      • Serves as liaison between supplier, Procurement & Contract Services and other departments and divisions stakeholders.
      • Resolves issues from clients , suppliers, and the public.
      • Promotes the use of executed contracts, CSU master enablement agreements, and available consortium agreements.
      • Conducts risk assessments.
      • Creates reports and analyzes.
      • Calculates, tracks, and reports benefit activities according to systemwide standards.
      • Provides recommendations for process improvements.
      • Participates in training stakeholders on processes and procedures and developing and updating informational resources.
      • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
      • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
      • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
      • Other duties as assigned.
    • Minimum Qualifications
    • Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

      Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience or one year as a CSU Procurement Professional I. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

    • Preferred Qualifications

      • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance or economics.
      • Possession of procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM).
      • Direct procurement experience with higher education, government, public-sector agencies; State, California State University, University of California, or California Community Colleges.
      • Experience with enterprise Procure-to-Pay and ERP platforms (e.g., Jaggaer, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Workday, Coupa, JD Edwards).
      • Experience with California Public Contract Code, the DGS State Contracting Manual, Fi$Cal compliance, SB/DVBE mandatory preferences, or comparable Federal procurement statutes and regulations.
      • Two (2) years of experience with negotiations, including legal terms, price, payment terms, and delivery options.
      • Two (2) years of experience with informal and formal invitations for quotes and requests for proposals.
      • Two (2) years of experience drafting specifications and statements of work.
      • Two (2) years of experience with conducting contract risk assessments.
    • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

      • Working knowledge of current principles, statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, methods of procurement, contract delivery methods, and contract administration activities.
      • General knowledge of principles and practices used in the development of contracts, contract administration, and contract law.
      • Working knowledge of pricing, cost analysis, and principles and practices used in accounting.
      • Working knowledge of benchmarking, budgeting, and cost estimating.
      • Knowledge of equipment, materials, and services required by a public or large organization.
      • Skill in evaluating and comparing the product specifications, contract details, and cost elements of a bid or proposal.
      • Demonstrated ability to perform pricing and cost analysis.
      • Ability to analyze and provide solutions.
      • Skill and experience in cost-reduction techniques.
      • Ability to research and compare product, quality, performance, and options.
      • Skill in performing moderately complex negotiations, which may include, but not limited to, legal terms.
      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to present ideas and work effectively in a diverse environment.
      • Ability to prioritize, schedule, and undertake concurrent work assignments.
      • Strong organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects.
      • Ability to effectively use procurement software and tools as well as applicable systems and applications in analysis, research, and reporting activities and projects
    • Special Conditions

      • Position may be required to travel.
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    • Physical Requirements
    • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Salary Range
    • Anticipated starting salary will be $5,178 (step 1) – $5,605 (step 5) per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full Procurement Professional II Range: $5,178 (step 1) – $7,543 (step 20) per month.



    • Compensation & Benefits
    • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

    • How to Apply

    • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only.  Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.  To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.

       

      Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding.  Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

    • Application Deadline
    • OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 18, 2026 (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)

    • Background Clearance Notice
    • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

      Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

    • Additional Information
    • Campus & Area

      California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

      Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Clery Act Disclosure

      Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

      Equal Employment Opportunity

      The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

      Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

      CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

      The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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    • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

      INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

       

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