Procurement Agent

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Procurement Services Department at Iowa State University is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Procurement Agent position. The objective of an ISU Procurement Agent is to provide efficient timely and effective sourcing and procurement services for the university while maximizing the universitys resources. This position will be responsible for procuring goods and services in several different commodity areas that include promotional items art music & theatre educational/classroom supplies grounds/lawn equipment greenhouse/nursery janitorial/custodial services and equipment interpreting/translating services and other commodities as assigned. This position may also work in other commodity areas that they may have experience in.

Responsibilities of the position include assistance with or direct management of:

• procurement of goods and services
• writing and managing contracts to ensure compliance with performance state and federal law University policy and Board of Regents policy
• negotiating remedies for noncompliance when necessary
• supplier relationship management
• developing functional and/or technical specifications
• evaluating or editing terms and conditions for procurement of good and services
• establishing criteria of award evaluating and analyzing bid proposals and facilitating award decisions in cooperation with requesting departments.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytic skills and be innovative professional organized and detail oriented. Strong reasoning interpreting and written and verbal communication skills will be necessary in order to be successful in the position. The individual will possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and problem solve effectively. Strong and efficient personal computer skills as well as the ability to foster positive collegial and collaborative relationships with diverse groups of internal and external constituents will be essential for success. The successful candidate also will possess the ability to provide exceptional customer service while meeting deadlines and working effectively in a high-volume fast-paced environment while adhering to applicable state and federal laws and established Board of Regents and university policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in a business or commodity-related field.
Experience acquiring bidding or sourcing goods and services.
Computer experience such as MS Office (Word Excel Outlook) bid software contract management software Smartsheet etc.
Experience working in an area directly related to sourcing or procurement.
Experience reading and understanding contractual terms and conditions.

For more information about who we are please click the following link: Procurement Services

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received byAugust 11 2026.

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.