Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer
About the role
The position is currently hybrid with a requirement to be onsite once per week or based on departmental need.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options.
- Communicates effectively in writing and verbally.
- Reads and interprets terms and conditions of contracts.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Works well under pressure, organizes and prioritizes work with frequent interruptions.
- Develops and evaluates RFQs.
- Exercises strong negotiation skills.
- Presents public presentations and/or prepares for same.
- Collaborates and functions in a team environment.
- Conducts formal bids and increasingly complex purchasing negotiations.
- Purchases common goods and services and custom products/services to complex, difficult and highly technical transactions valued up to $50,000 or delegated authority in response to campus needs.
- Performs, assists with orders valued at all dollar levels and above their signature authority, in coordination with or under the specific or general direction.
- Purchases include a broad spectrum of services including independent contractor compliance, Covered Services, complex Statements of Work and Purchasing Agreements.
- Purchases may include Software Agreements.
- Participates in Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
- Supports the delivery of a broad spectrum of services, materials, supplies, and equipment across many commodity areas.
Requirements
- Experience: 4 - 7 years of related experience.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training preferred.
Qualifications
- Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Strong level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work well under pressure, organize and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.
- RFQ development and evaluation skills and experience.
- Demonstrated effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to present public presentations and/or preparations for same.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and function in a team environment.
- Strong skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, etc.).
- Knowledge of organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs.
- Knowledge of UC policy & procedure.
- Knowledge of Public Purchasing Code.
Benefits
Salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500 - $95,200 annually. Salary offers are based on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Schedule
The position is currently hybrid with a requirement to be onsite once per week or based on departmental need.
Pay
The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500 - $95,200 annually. Salary offers are based on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.