Procurement and Contract Specialist II

Grand Canyon Education
Phoenix, AZ
Procurement and Contract Specialist II Location Phoenix, AZ : Come Grow with Us Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is an educational service company that provides an array of support services in the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still supports and works closely with GCU. GCE designs and develops educational programs for GCU and other traditional campus institutions, as well as online partner institutions at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Grand Canyon Education's Procurement department is currently seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist II. The Procurement and Contract Specialist II purchases materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with procuring products and services. The Procurement and Contract Specialist II solicits and analyzes bids, negotiates, and establishes contracts for the purchase of product and services GCE and its partner organizations. What you will do:
  • Reviews requisitions for accuracy; confers with end users to determine specific requirements and budget allocations, market conditions and availability.
  • Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
  • Investigates sensitive or unusual issues or complaints regarding suppliers; provides guidance and assistance to suppliers and end users; reviews, analyzes, and interprets legal terms and conditions pertinent to procurement
  • Reviews bid proposals and negotiates and executes contracts within budgetary limitations, legal terms, and scope of authority.
  • Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
  • Maintains an effective liaison with suppliers, management personnel, and co-workers.
  • Analyzes past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield.
  • Prepares complex requests for bid, contacts suppliers for bid quotations; analyzes bids received; prepares and monitors agreements, outlines performance standards, tolerances, warranties, and maintenance requirements.
  • Studies quality of products and services, analyzes bid responses, determines supplier of choice, negotiates terms of agreements, place orders, follows-up on deliveries, investigates complaints and secures adjustments.
  • Researches industries and suppliers by reading periodicals and literature and/or attending meetings/events.
  • Performs additional duties as required.
  • What you will have:
    • Bachelor's degree in a related field required from a regionally accredited institution
    • Minimum of 3 years' procurement experience, preferably in higher education.
    • Contract experience preferred
    • Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
    • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
    Why work at GCE:
    • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
    • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
    • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
    • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
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Posted 2025-07-31

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