UO
Administration/Managerment

Purchasing Agent

Deadline
Oct 25, 2026
Closing in 6 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 10, 2026
Offered salary$55,000 - $62,000

About the role

Purchasing Agent

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information
Position Number 000535
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Purchasing Agent
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, either 7: 00 am – 4:00 pm; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This position is based in an on-campus office, but is eligible for remote work up to two (2) days per week.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Financial Services (Adm)
Work Location Reese Building
Salary Range $55,000 - $62,000
Primary Purpose of Department The Purchasing Office is responsible for the coordination of the purchase of goods, services, and informal construction projects. We ensure all transactions are in compliance with North Carolina statutes, the Administrative Code, and University policies related to procurement.
Primary Purpose of Position Serve as the purchasing agent for assigned campus departments to coordinate their basic procurement activities. Major departments currently assigned to this position include Business Services (Auxiliary Services, Foodservice, Bookstore, and PaTS), Housing & Residence Life, and the Student Union.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
  • Review and process purchasing requisitions from campus departments
  • Review, negotiate, and edit contracts for the purchase of goods and services
  • Complete state-required documentation as applicable to purchases
  • Interpret and apply state procurement statute, administrative code, and policy to all purchasing activities
Minimum Education/Experience Four-year degree from an accredited institution; or a two-year degree and at least two years of procurement-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and procurement-related work experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Contract review training or certification
  • Knowledge of public higher education or governmental procurement practices
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
  • North Carolina Contract Manager
  • CPM
  • CPPB or CPPO
Special Notes to Applicants
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date 10/09/2026
Posting Close Date 10/25/2026
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 12/01/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other
  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a four-year degree from an accredited institution; or a two-year degree and at least two years of procurement-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and procurement-related work experience?
    • Yes, I have a four-year degree from an accredited institution
    • Yes, I have a two-year degree and at least two years of procurement-related experience
    • Yes, I have a high school diploma and at least four years of procurement-related experience
    • No, I do not

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents

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