Purchasing and Procurement Specialist (Administrative Program Specialist)
Eastern Oregon University
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Posted: 15-May-25
Location: La Grande, Oregon
Internal Number: 3247
The Purchasing and Procurement Specialist at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) will oversee the competitive solicitation process for the procurement of goods and services, while ensuring compliance with EOU policies, state and federal regulations, and public contracting standards.
This position plays a vital role in administering purchasing and procurement contracts, providing guidance and advice to the campus community, and fostering collaboration with various departments to ensure effective and efficient procurement practices.
Set in an historic small town, nestled at the base of the Blue Mountains and surrounded by fertile farmlands and breathtaking mountain wilderness, Eastern Oregon University is a great place to work. Eastern Oregon University is committed to students with roots in the inter-mountain rural East. A small intimate academic community, Eastern Oregon was ranked number two in the nation by Consumers Digest magazine as "Best Value for Public Colleges and Universities". With only two thousand students on campus, small intimate classes, and 350 faculty and staff who are passionate about undergraduate and graduate education and serving our rural region, EOU is a very special place.The University guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs, including: 23 bachelor's degrees and partnership programs offering two bachelor's degrees in nursing and five bachelor's degrees in agriculture; more than 40 different minors; multiple pre-professional programs; and three master's degrees in business, teaching and science in education. Moreover, EOU is recognized as a national leader in distance education, offering extended opportunities for over two thousa...nd additional students at 13 centers throughout the state and beyond.Working in an environment where ideas are important, where critical thinking and collaboration are valued, can be exciting, rewarding and challenging. At EOU, you'll work with bright, diverse, and dedicated people, all of whom share a deeply personal commitment to advance and sustain a very special learning environment.