Procurement Analyst 3

About the role

The Procurement Analyst 3 is responsible for all purchasing functions within a large teaching and research department with more than 38 faculty and annual expenditures exceeding $5.8 million.

UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California, offering a park‑like campus with access to the vibrant Inland region. The campus serves as a living laboratory for research on air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country, ranked No. 12 among U.S. universities by Money Magazine (2020) and in the top 1 percent worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings (2019‑20). It is the top U.S. university for social mobility (U.S. News 2020), a member of the University Innovation Alliance, ranks No. 2 in financial aid among top‑tier universities (Business Insider 2019), and its Department of Entomology is ranked No. 2 in the world for research. The faculty includes 2 Nobel Laureates and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to determine the best sources for purchases, considering price, quality, availability, warranties, and delivery.
• Educate and guide end users about appropriate sources and procedures for ordering different goods and services.
• Ensure purchases comply with UC, state, and federal policies and guidelines, keeping backups of all transactions as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the Receiver on deliveries of equipment and services.
• Provide excellent customer service to faculty, students, and researchers handling urgent requests, change orders, cancellations, price issues, and other procurement needs.
• Maintain accurate records of the department's capital equipment and conduct an annual inspection of the inventory list.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 4‑7 years of related experience.
• Experience using UCR online systems, including Oracle, Facilities work order system, and the Asset Management System.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options.
• Strong proficiency in standard spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of contracts.
• Rigorous Follow‑Through & Ownership: exceptional ability to manage tasks through to completion, tracking critical action items, following up, and closing out without letting details fall through the cracks.
• Demonstrated reliability in coordinating across departments, establishing clear accountability, and closing communication loops to prevent oversights.
• Proven capacity to systematically prioritize competing demands, maintain meticulous records, and track multi‑step workflows in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, etc.).

Pay

• Full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3: $68,500.00 – $121,900.00 annually.
• Expected pay scale for this position: $68,500 – $84,300 annually.
• Salary offers are based on education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.