Buyer 2

Department: Purchasing

Pay

Salary range: $49,400 – $56,200

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services of a complex and technical nature for the University.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions, proposals, and bids.
• Process and approve complex purchases within a specific commodity grouping, establishing specifications, preparing proposals, reviewing bids, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Audit contracts for compliance, proactively manage problems, and resolve issues.
• Act as an agent for UH Purchasing Department with state and federal agencies, vendors, UH System Administration, and the campus community.
• Provide guidance and assistance to requisitioning departments regarding purchases; serve as liaison between vendors and departments for order status, procurement procedures, and problem resolutions.
• Maintain awareness of current market trends and techniques to ensure cost‑efficient purchases.
• Provide guidance to clerical support staff as needed.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal, directly job‑related four‑year degree from a college or university, or an equivalent in‑depth specialized training program directly related to the work.
• At least three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.
• Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical, or professional discipline, or basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline.
• All positions are security‑sensitive and require a criminal history check.