Buyer, Business

Position Summary

The Buyer 2 position provides professional buyer services and support to warehouse operations in coordination with the Business Office and Carson Warehouse locations. This position performs daily duties related to purchasing, review of requisitions for compliance, creation of purchase orders, use of procurement cards, vendor follow‑up, returns, order tracking, and inventory control. Duties include filing purchase orders (PO) and reconciling P‑Card transaction paperwork;

providing data entry support using computerized inventory control software and/or other programs; sorting, organizing, and preparing products/materials for distribution; assisting with warehouse organization to maintain clean and safe work areas; and providing a high level of customer support with an emphasis on positive customer experiences.

• Ability to qualify for and maintain a UO driver certification within 30 days of employment, including maintaining a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Ability to become UO Forklift Certified within six months of employment.
• Ready to arrive at campus at scheduled times during inclement weather and/or university closures unless notified otherwise.

• Two years of full‑time purchasing experience, including use of purchasing practices, procedures, and techniques such as determining specifications, placing purchase orders, and processing requisitions.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a closely related field, or three more years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of warehouse operations and computerized inventory control procedures.
• Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Initiative and proactivity.
• Ability to learn and become efficient in AI M by Asset Works and Uni Market software.
• Proficiency with computer‑based software including Word, Excel, and Windows, and ability to learn university electronic processes.
• Collaborative teamwork and relationship building for problem‑solving and positive interactions.
• Modeling the highest ethical standards.

• Experience and training in public purchasing and contracting policies and procedures.
• Experience using computerized software for purchasing and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of the University of Oregon Purchasing Portal or similar purchasing/contracting system.
• Proficiency with common computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience driving a delivery truck (box truck with liftgate).
• Experience with University of Oregon, State, and Local Purchasing Policies.
• Experience in public procurement.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

FLSA Exempt: no All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The position is a classified role represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, email us or call 541‑346‑5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX and other applicable laws and policies.

Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy.