Come Grow With Us
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.
Grand Canyon Education's Procurement and Travel department is currently seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist I. This position purchases materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with procuring products and services. They'll also solicit and analyze bids, negotiate, and establishes contracts for the purchase of product and services GCE and its partner organizations.
Please Note: Must reside in the Phoenix Metro area.
Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications:
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum of 3 years' procurement experience
- Contract experience
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
Grand Canyon Education Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Grand Canyon Education and has not been reviewed or approved by Grand Canyon Education.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Education benefits extend to employees and eligible spouses and dependents, including substantial tuition coverage at Grand Canyon University. Equal marriage benefits were implemented, indicating inclusive eligibility policies.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA support, plus life and long‑term disability coverage. The breadth of plan choices is positioned as a comprehensive offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday breaks are described as generous. Some roles provide flexibility that complements available PTO.
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What We Do
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. At Grand Canyon Education, we value our employees and support a unique and diverse workplace culture designed to help you thrive. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities across various departments. For job opportunities, please visit https://jobs.gce.com/ In addition Grand Canyon Education has been recognized as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek and Statista. We have also been identified as a leader in remote work as we have been named to FlexJobs' 9th annual list of the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs! Finally, we have been praised for our commitment to cultivating an engaging and attractive workplace by Top Workplaces USA.
