Buyer, Business

Department
:
Purchasing Salary
: $56,800

Description
:

Responsible for procuring and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies of a complex and highly technical nature for the University. Provides guidance and technical working direction buyers/clerical purchasing support staff.

• 1. Processes complex and technical purchasing transactions according to state and federal statutes, and institutional policies and procedures.
• 2. Writes and distributes highly technical request for proposals (RFP), request for quotes (RFQ), and invitations to bid (ITB).
• 3. Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures to departments; assists departments in initiating requisitions and orders and resolves purchasing problems between department and vendor.
• 4. Monitor records regarding pricing and ordering of materials, prepares report analysis and make recommendations.
• 5. Conducts on-going research to remain apprised of the most current market trends and techniques to ensure the most cost-efficient purchases.
• 6. May provide guidance and direction to entry level Buyers.
• 7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned

MQ:
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.