Purchasing Specialist

Job Description - PURCHASING SPECIALIST (T238084)

PURCHASING SPECIALIST - ( T238084 )

Description

To work with staff and suppliers to source and supply requests. To review requests to ensure sourcing strategy in accordance with UAB guidelines, policies and strategies. To provide guidance in purchasing, resolve service issues and cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors and customers. To ensure reasonableness and accuracy of information by analysis, audit and/or benchmarking along with managing day-to-day administration for purchases and/or payables activity in an accurate and timely manner.

Salary Range: $50,050 - 51,552

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

• Prior experience in purchasing in a higher education setting or large intuition/business.
• Overall understanding of buying, bids and customer service skills.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

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University

Professional & Managerial

University Purchasing

Regular

Shift :
Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) :
Onsite