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\ \ IT Purchasing Agent\ \ Department: 3670005040 Division of Financial Services\ Job no: 517091\ Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Administrative / Professional, Business / Accounting / Finance, Computer Science / Information Technology\ Pay Grade: 10A\ \ \ About This Role:\ The IT Purchasing Agent (Purchasing Agent II) is a full-time Unclassified position in the Division of Financial Services. The position supports the day-to-day operations and tactical functions of the central Purchasing and Contract Services Office related to the procurement of Information Technology goods and services. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Perform strategic sourcing management for information technology products and services, optimizing value of spend and IT support efficiencies.
• Examples include hardware, software, networking services, implementation, maintenance, and data management.
• Uses professional judgment to determine when competition is required.
• Procures information technology goods and services on a competitive basis by compiling and refining solicitation specifications, researching and identifying potential sources, and preparing formal solicitation documents in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Collaborates with campus departments and key IT experts on defining required performance measures and award criteria.
• Develop RF(x) templates for information technology solicitations that clearly address minimum required security, accessibility, and PCI requirements.
• Perform procurement reporting and analysis of information technology acquisitions to identify potential opportunities for improvement and innovate procurement solutions.
• Facilitate engagement between campus departments and IT Project Governance Group prior to procurement of information technology products or services.
• Perform ongoing vendor outreach and develops and professionally manages effective relationships with vendors.
• Procures information technology goods and services for moderate to complex and highly technical purchases through the enhanced solicitation or waiver of solicitation processes.
• Guides departments through procurement lifecycle process, from requisition to execution of contract.
• Work with campus purchasing liaisons to identify key needs and requirements and ensure they are clearly identified in specifications and addressed in final award.
• Collaborates with campus departments on defining performance measures and award criteria.
• Facilitate required campus reviews including the IT Technical and Risk & Compliance reviews. Gather key information and provide to IT and Risk experts, serving as the key liaison between the vendor and KSU, includes gathering of information related to security, ADA accommodation and PCI compliance requirements.
• Interprets and analyzes responses, communicates the results, and collaborates with the department on selecting awarded supplier(s).
• Works with Purchasing Contract Administrator and Office of General Counsel to negotiate and award the contract.
• Utilizes professional judgment in the adaptation and skilled application of guidelines to solve the full range of problems related to the assignment. Anticipates and analyzes the impact and consequences of decisions.
• Daily contact with campus departments, leadership and suppliers
• Facilitate negotiation and renewal of established information technology contracts.
• Represents the purchasing organization in meetings and/or committees with vendors, government agencies, professional associations and other organizations.
• Operates an outreach program with the campus community by providing training in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) regarding information technology procurement, policies and processes.
• Disseminates professional purchasing advice to departments and suppliers by interpreting state, KBOR and university rules, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Independently develops, implements and administers state and university contracts, agreements and awards.
• Other duties as assigned.

\ Why Join Us:\ Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the