Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, and in coordination with the other members of the procurement team, the Procurement Specialist will coordinate a variety of diverse procurement operations, including contracting activities and relationship management with assigned clients and vendors.

The anticipated work schedule for this position includes three (3) days in office with the opportunity to work from home up to two (2) days a week.

Department Summary

Strategic Business Services (SBS) is responsible for managing the procurement and contracting process for the University’s Goods and Services clients. SBS ensures an efficient Procure-to-Pay process while acting as stewards of the University’s financial resources by maximizing the value of the University dollar by obtaining the most competitive pricing for goods and services SBS also limits the University’s exposure to liability through numerous risk mitigation solutions. Along with all departments of the Administration and Finance Division, SBS supports the University’s academic mission with a high level of integrity and financial responsibility.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of purchasing, including administration of contracts and service agreements.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles related to purchasing and contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of CSU and State of California regulations dealing with alternative methods of competitive bidding in Goods and Services.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in purchasing, marketing, accounting, business, or other appropriate field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. AND equivalent to two years of increasingly responsible purchasing experience consisting of major aspects of the purchasing function, i.e., contracting, with background in areas such as sourcing, formal procurement processes, negotiations, development of contracts, service agreements, leases, or other written legal agreements.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $64,714 - $82,240 Per Year

Classification Range: $51,756 - $93,672 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

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 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.