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Montana State University

Procurement Officer

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $27 per Hour

💻 Finance

🗓️ December 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Procurement Officer. The role involves managing procurement processes and contracts for MSU and its satellite campuses, ensuring compliance with state regulations and university policies while maximizing value. The officer collaborates with internal stakeholders and suppliers, develops bids and contracts, and provides training and guidance on procurement procedures.

Highlights
  • Lead procurement processes for high-cost items and services across four MSU campuses.
  • Develop and administer Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and contracts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and negotiate terms with suppliers.
  • Review purchase orders for compliance and manage encumbrances using Banner and Jaggaer (SmartBuyMSU) systems.
  • Provide procurement guidance and training to MSU departments via multiple communication methods.
  • Experience required with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel.
  • Bachelor’s degree plus one year of customer service experience with technical writing and project management, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Preferred knowledge of Montana procurement laws, Banner Finance system, and e-procurement software like Jaggaer.
  • Compensation: $27.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Works within University Procurement department under University Business Services - Financial Services division.