Senior Buyer

About the role

To support the education, research and teaching objectives of the University, the Senior Buyer procures goods and services for various Schools, Colleges and Departments, which includes technical buying for engineering and technology services. While ensuring the best possible price, quality and service for university community is received, the Buyer reviews submitted Requisitions (REQs) verifying purchasing procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves Requisitions (REQs) to ensure purchasing procedures are followed.
• Provides value-added services including requisition (REQ) approval and Purchase Order (PO) processing.
• Conducts Request for Proposals (RFP), Quotes (RFQ) and Information (RFI).
• Manages Construction Bids and researches new vendors and preferred sourcing opportunities.
• Provides vendor or commodity specific recommendations, cost savings and problem resolution.
• Trains Buyers and departments as needed in the absence of the Director of Purchasing.
• Completes all testing of the ERP system, the functions of printing requisitions and purchase orders and developing Argos reports for purchasing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum two (2) years of experience in and five years of progressively responsible public procurement experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and ethics.
• Knowledge of Accounting functions as they relate to purchasing and purchase orders.
• Advanced technical skills, experience and adaptability utilizing an ERP system, Microsoft office suite, especially word, excel, power point, and access, google docs, gmail and Adobe Pro.
• ERP experience is necessary.
• Banner is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Qualifications

• Seven plus years of progressively responsible public procurement experience.
• Preferred higher education experience.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing principles and ethics, technical skills, highly efficient savings and negotiation skills.

Skills

• Advanced technical skills, experience and adaptability utilizing an ERP system, Microsoft office suite, especially word, excel, power point, and access, google docs, gmail and Adobe Pro.
• ERP experience is necessary.
• Banner is preferred.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Work Sample

RFP Example:

[Insert sample RFP]

RFP Process Management:

1. Developed the RFP and scope of work. 2. Managed the RFP process from development to award. 3. Ensured compliance with all procurement policies and procedures.