Buyer - Intermediate

Job Description

Responsible for procuring goods and services within designated commodities and purchasing thresholds, under general supervision, in compliance with relevant Regents' Rules and State Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Processes daily procurement requests from the initial stage at the requisition level through completion of the purchase order process.
• Completes procurement/bid processes for mid-level requisitions, to include development of statement of work and the issuance of purchase orders.
• Negotiates pricing, reviews/negotiates various terms and conditions, and analyzes procurement risk factors throughout the process.
• Researches and identifies opportunities for utilizing pre-established contracts (Group Purchasing Organizations).
• Acts as liaison between university departments and suppliers; identifies potential new suppliers.
• Maintains effective communications between Purchasing, Compliance, Accounting, Receiving, Materials Management, and any other departments crucial to the procurement process.
• Seeks cost savings opportunities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures within the procurement process.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational, negotiation and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Operates well in a high volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships, within individual work groups, across departments, and with suppliers through open communication and collaboration.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• Experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  
  

License And Certification

• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), or equivalent certification, is required.
• New employee must obtain required purchasing certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.
  
  

Required Skills

five (5) years of professional purchasing experience is required.