Jobs At UTTC

JOB OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN
Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Title: Purchasing Agent
Department: Student & Campus Services
Reports Directly To: VP of Student & Campus Services
Opening Date: June 11, 2010
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled
Status: Exempt
Salary:  $DOE

Will coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and advertising for establishment.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Student and Campus Services, performs the following duties:

  1. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
  2. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
  3. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
  4. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
  5. Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid according to finding source requirements, federal regulations, and UTTC policy.
  6. Reviews bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
  7. Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
  8. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
  9. May approve invoices for payment.
  10. Performs other duties as assigned.

INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION:

Will need to be able to make decisions based on policy and procedures of UTTC.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch.  Additional hours will be required as needed to complete projects.  Occasional travel may be required.  Ability to lift 30 lbs or more, bend, stoop and carry equipment as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in business with three (3) years experience in purchasing and procurement.  A Master’s degree is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with UTTC policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.

If selected for the position, the applicant is subject to a complete background investigation with favorable determination.

UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.

PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO ARE AT LEAST 1/4 DEGREE AND WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THEIR DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD AND AGENCY ENROLLED.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested individual should submit the following application materials to the Human Resource Director:

  1. Cover letter.
  2. Current Resume.
  3. Completed UTTC Application - call for a copy, or you can download a copy from www.uttc.edu.
  4. Reference letters or names, addresses and daytime phone numbers of three individuals familiar with your preparation / experience.
  5. Unofficial copies of transcripts (Official copies required if hired).

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BISMARCK, ND 58504