Buyer 2
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. The university blends arts and application, humanities, and health sciences across four campuses in Augusta and locations statewide. As Georgia's only public academic health center, Augusta University conducts groundbreaking research and delivers world-class clinical care.
About the role
This position serves as the primary buyer for Support Services Groups, including Administration, IT, HR, Facilities, Public Safety, Fleet Maintenance, GA War Veterans Home, Lab Animals, and Environmental Health & Safety. The role ensures compliance with all statutes, regulations, board policies, and procedures related to purchasing. The buyer will also serve as a backup for the primary buyers for the College of Dental Medicine and the College of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Source, price, and award purchase orders.
- Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Augusta University and state policies.
- Determine if requests can be acquired from negotiated contracts, spot buys, or formal Request for Proposal processes.
- Conduct research, evaluate findings, and make independent decisions to determine the best value based on quality and cost.
- Compare quotes, verify specifications, and confirm item availability.
- Obtain oral and written price/term quotes from vendors, including negotiations where beneficial.
- Interview vendors and evaluate their products and capabilities.
- Award and place orders to the lowest cost responsive/responsible bidder.
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate with Asset Management and the Receiving Team as required.
- Perform price analysis on commodity groups to determine cost-effective vendors for future terms.
- Resolve problems for customers and vendors, including expediting back orders and addressing pricing discrepancies.
- Prepare cost analyses for capital purchases by researching sourcing and pricing opportunities.
- Prepare and review bid documents and make awards.
- Process change orders.
- Assist the College of Dental Medicine Buyer and College of Nursing Buyer in their absence.
- Coordinate verification of receipts for items and capital equipment, ensuring correct quantities, no damage, and proper installation.
- Communicate with Receiving and Distribution to ensure items are received in PeopleSoft for Asset Management.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of experience in Supply Management, Materials Management, Purchasing, or Logistics.
- OR two years of college from an accredited institution with five years of experience in the fields listed above.
- OR a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent with eight years of experience in the fields listed above.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two years of experience in Supply Management, Materials Management, Purchasing, or Logistics.
Skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well in a team.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Professionalism and integrity in an educational environment.
- Ability to thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software/databases.
- Strong critical thinking and negotiating skills.
Pay
Pay Band: 9
Salary Minimum: $23.46/hour
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint).
Benefits
- Health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance.
- Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan).
- Earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
- Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees employed successfully for more than 6 months.