BUYER​/SENIOR BUYER

Position Summary

Directs and coordinates all activities concerning the purchase of complex commodity assignments of material and services for the operation of the university. Responsibility includes assignment of major contracts and significant authority to independently make purchasing decisions for the university.

• Buyer:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration or related field.
• One year experience as a buyer or related experience.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated computer experience with business software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships and project a positive attitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Senior Buyer:
  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or related field.
• At least three years’ experience at the buyer level or directly related experience.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues and propose creative solutions.
• Demonstrated computer experience with business software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships and project a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in vendor management and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, pricing, and specifications.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Master’s degree or equivalent including continued progress in career track including conferences, degree coursework, workshops etc.
• Purchasing certification such as CPP , CPSM , or similar
• In-depth knowledge of ERP / MRP operating systems

• Develops and maintains contacts with the University department representatives for the purpose of determining current, specific departmental needs.
• Related duties may include consultation regarding available materials and current prices associated with them, handling of complaints concerning deficient or defective materials, material order follow-up, etc.
• Develops and maintains contacts with a large number of vendors for the purpose of determining the availability of materials, sources of materials, current prices of materials, handling of complaints concerning deficient or defective materials, material follow-up, etc.
• Prepares requests for bids which includes preparing detailed specifications, warranties required, service and maintenance requirements.
• Determines sources of supply in a manner that will insure quality, services and competitive prices.
• Analyzes assembled information concerning the needs expressed by the University representatives, the availability of required materials, the current costs associated with available materials, etc.; for the purpose of determining the vendor most advantageous to the University in terms of material costs, material quality, vendor services, etc.
• Selects the vendor bid most advantageous to the University, and awards purchase orders for required materials.
• Writes contracts to insure quality work, adequate safeguards for the University and recourse when necessary.
• Approves price and quantity deviations from original order.
• Communicates knowledge of general purchasing practices, systems and procedures to representatives or other university departments.
• Establishes follow-up procedures for ordered materials.
• Expedites the receipt and delivery of ordered materials.
• Develops new purchasing policies and procedures.
• Administers training sessions for departments.
• Monitors vendor performance.
• Establishes contracts for major, repetitive:
  Purchases and other contracts as required.
• Coordinates product testing…