by Matt Lee
Quick Summary
Minitex seeks a Products Coordinator to lead all aspects of our library products portfolio. The starting salary for this position is $63,419. The incumbent will have a positive and tangible impact on libraries by helping them to save both money and time.
Come work with our Cooperative Purchasing team! Minitex seeks a Products Coordinator to lead all aspects of our library products portfolio. The incumbent will be a great communicator, will have strong organizational and detail skills, and will be a creative thinker. The position has a positive and tangible impact on libraries by helping them to save both money and time. Last year, the Cooperative Purchasing program as a whole helped Minnesota libraries save $4.2M on purchases of library products and e-resources. Take a look at our available products and catalogs online.
About the position
The Products Coordinator reviews, evaluates, selects, promotes, and sells library products like RFID tags, barcode scanners, and other security products. The Products Coordinator leads in vendor negotiation and strategic purchasing to save libraries money on necessary library products. The Products Coordinator acts as a liaison between libraries and vendors, consults with libraries regarding access to and delivery of library products, and assists libraries in the use of library products. The Products Coordinator works independently with nominal supervision and reports to the Associate Director.
Salary Minimum: $63,419.20 depending on qualifications
Work Location and Travel: The Products Coordinator operates in a hybrid work environment with time required on site in Minneapolis each week. Currently, four partial days per week, depending on workload. Occasional travel is required within Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as to regional conferences, totaling approximately 3-5 overnight trips per year.
For more information, and to apply, visit https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/359265.
