Procurement Agent

The Penn State Office of Central Procurement team is searching for a Procurement Agent. The Procurement Agent purchases commodities within the assigned category in accordance with University policies and government regulations. The successful candidate will negotiate with vendors, evaluate vendor performance and compliance, and monitor customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Appropriate negotiating skills to achieve optimum price, delivery terms, payment terms, and purchase order terms and deliver best value solutions to the University
• A high degree of organization and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Sound principles of customer satisfaction

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off
• 75% tuition discount