Associate Buyer

About the role

Join UDRI and help support cutting-edge research through effective, compliant procurement. In this role, you will work with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to source materials, equipment, and services while navigating federal acquisition requirements and University procedures. This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys problem-solving, negotiation, and supporting a mission-driven research environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve requests for material, equipment and services in compliance with Federal Government acquisition regulations, uniform guidance and in accordance with University policies and procedures.
• Acquire specifications (design drawings, SOWs, specifications, etc.).
• Identify and rationalize source(s).
• Obtain and analyze quotes.
• Negotiate.
• Input and track requisitions in an eProcurement environment.
• Acquire, qualify, input and manage sponsor, subcontractor and vendor business information for UDRI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field OR Associates degree in business plus 3 years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with ERP system.
• Experience with eProcurement system.
• Experience in professional role with procurement fundamentals.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Strong organization skills.
• Effective telephone, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal research contracts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Advanced experience with Deltek CostPoint modules.
• Experience with Jaggaer eProcurement system.
• Experience in purchasing at a not for profit, research or Government agency.
• Certification through Institute for Supply Management.
• Familiarity and experience with ISO.

Skills

• ERP system experience.
• eProcurement system experience.
• Procurement fundamentals.
• English language proficiency (read and speak).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective telephone, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (preferred).
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint and Jaggaer systems (preferred).
• ISO familiarity (preferred).