Procurement Professional II

Contracts and Procurement

Job # 557053

Open Until Filled

First Review Date: 05/25/2026

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(Job #557053) Procurement Professional II, Procurement Professional II, CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,178 – $7,543 per month (Step 1- Step 20), Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,178- $5,948 per month (Step 1-8). Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.  This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the Contracts and Procurement Department.

 

This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

 

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, this position performs moderately complex procurement activities in alignment with Procurement Professional II classification standards. Responsibilities include formal and informal solicitations, contract development of limited complexity, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and procurement analysis while ensuring compliance with federal, state, CSU, and campus policies.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement of Goods, Services and Public Works – 60%

• Prepare informal and formal Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including public works projects.
• Compile and review departmental requisitions; evaluate and assist with proposed specifications.
• Conduct and document bid evaluations; analyze bids and recommend award.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate supplier responsiveness and responsibility.
•  Perform moderately complex negotiations including pricing, payment terms, delivery, and basic legal terms.
• Process purchase orders and contracts; monitor supplier compliance with contract terms.
• Research new suppliers, market conditions, and product/service availability.
• Conduct basic spend analysis, benchmarking, and pricing/cost comparisons.
• Maintain required procurement documentation and use procurement systems and tools effectively.
• Analyze, evaluate and process departmental requisitions ( verify vendor is licensed on public works > $500, establish DIR project ID, collect appropriate insurance documents including endorsement when necessary, ensure appropriate templates are used).
•  Process agreements for professional services and equipment maintenance.
• Draft, edit, and administer contracts, amendments, renewals, and change orders of moderate complexity using required CSU templates.
• Ensure scopes of work are clear, measurable, and aligned with CSU contracting requirements.

Procurement Analysis, Compliance, and Reporting – 30%

• Ensure procurement activities comply with CSU, state, and federal requirements.
• Conduct data analysis and create reports related to procurement activities.
• Recommend process improvements based on procurement trends and analysis.
• Support small business, DVBE, and sustainability procurement initiatives.
• Assist with required annual/periodic reporting (e.g., Buy Recycled, STARS, ATI).
• Support systemwide tools (such as CSUBuy) as applicable for assigned procurement responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete data within Procurement tools such as CSUBuy (sourcing, contracts, catalogs, and requisition workflows).

Other Duties – 10%

• Other procurement and office support-related duties as assigned.
• Assist with continuous improvement of procurement processes, templates, and campus procedures.
• Support emergency procurement activities when required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

 

As listed in Classification Standards:

 

• Working knowledge of current principles, statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, methods of procurement, contract delivery methods, and contract administration activities, public procurement knowledge preferred.
• General knowledge of principles and practices used in the development of contracts, contract administration, and contract law.
• Working knowledge of pricing, cost analysis, accounting principles, benchmarking, budgeting, and cost estimating, with demonstrated ability to perform pricing and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, and services required by a public or large organization.
• Skill in evaluating and comparing product specifications, contract details, and cost elements of bids or proposals, including research and comparison of product quality, performance, and options.
• Skill and experience in cost reduction techniques.
• Skill in performing moderately complex negotiations, including legal terms as applicable.
• Ability to analyze issues and provide effective solutions from a business perspective.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly present information orally and in writing and work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, schedule, and manage multiple or concurrent work assignments.
• Ability to effectively use procurement software, systems, and relevant applications for analysis, research, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a customer service oriented approach, maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and team members.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply procurement related policies and procedures.
• Skill in performing accurate mathematical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to stay current in procurement trends.

 

As related to the major responsibilities for this position:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to research and analyze market sources and supplier capabilities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as procurement, supply chain management, business, accounting, or related discipline and two years of relevant procurement experience, or one year as a CSU Procurement Professional I. Additional experience demonstrating procurement knowledge and ability may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in public sector or higher education procurement.
• Familiarity with CSU procurement policies and processes.
• Experience using CSUBuy or similar procurement systems.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPPB, CIPP, NIGP-CPP) preferred.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three supervisor references

Application Review: The first review date deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on 05/22/2026.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

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Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

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Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code:  [4786]
Publication Date:   [05/08/2026]