What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at InsideHigherEd?
Posting Number : 20250047NE
Job Title : Purchasing Agent
Number of Vacancies :
About Murray State :
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits :
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment / Diversity Information :
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA / Vets / Disabled employer.
Type of Employment : Regular Full-Time
Work Location : Murray, KY
Employment Term : 12 Months
Position Type :
Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department : Procurement Services
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Responsible for establishing contractual agreements for goods and services in a manner to maximize the best value for the University in accordance with existing statutes, regulations, and policies. Determine correct source based on factors such as price, quality, need, and any other pertinent data. Establish responsive, productive and ethical relationships with university departments, state agencies, professional trade organizations, and vendors. This position reports to the Director of Procurement Services.
- Provide sources for merchandise, service and maintenance.
- Price contracts :
Maintain current files of applicable consortium, state and federal contracts.
Maintain or gain access to regulatory information.
Participate in professional development activities, membership in professional organizations, attendance at seminars and workshops.
Bids, Request for Proposals and Quotations :
Determine appropriate purchasing action – bid, quote, price contract, direct purchase.
Have purchase orders properly and accurately prepared from the following base documents :
Regulations
Responsible for providing all applicable information for establishing these agreements. Ensure base documents are accurate, bid process, existing contracts, etc.
Minimum Education Requirements :
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements :
Preferred Education and / or Experience Qualifications :
Posting Date : 01 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Open Until Filled :
Hourly Rate / Annual Salary :
19.00 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff Grade :
Salary : $19
