Senior Buyer
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Senior Buyer Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: S
Position Title:
Senior Buyer Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 435-Procurement Office
Position Summary:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of a wide range of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services in support of the University’s operational and academic needs. This position analyzes university spending data to determine sourcing opportunities, develop procurement strategies, and establish long-term supplier partnerships that maximize value, improve service, and achieve cost efficiencies. The Senior Buyer focuses on providing the best value contracts for the University through sourcing new suppliers and negotiating with current suppliers.
The Senior Buyer prepares detailed bid specifications, requests for quotations and proposals for commodities and services, and reviews purchase order requests ensuring that the purchases are following University policies and providing the best overall value to the University. The Senior Buyer applies advanced analytical, critical thinking and written communication skills in the development and evaluation of the more complex requests for proposals for commodities and services.
In addition, the Senior Buyer reviews purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with University policies and procurement standards, issues purchase orders, develops service standards for new products and services, maintains strong supplier relationships and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Responsible for procuring a variety of services and products including capital equipment. Senior Buyer is responsible for creating RFP documentation, issuance and analysis of bid specifications, evaluation of bid packages for accuracy and compliance, and providing support to end users during the bid process and contract negotiation. Senior Buyers will ensure all RFPs, Contracts, and Purchase Orders are in compliance with all City, State, and Federal laws, codes, and regulations and University policies and procedures, and provide customer service for campus purchasers as requested.
Survey and research product information and market trends with responsibility for commodity purchases involving large and/or difficult expenditures of a technical and/or complex nature. Investigate sources of supply; interview and correspond with suppliers. Research and assist in the development of pricing for university department planning purposes. Develop bid documents, review, and analyze technical specifications and product standards for complex equipment purchases and service contracts;
direct the selection of interested and qualified suppliers. Conduct pre-bid conferences to address concerns and provide direction to interested bidders; analyze bid packages to ensure compliance to specifications, completeness of supporting documentation, accuracy, and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Negotiate contracts with suppliers with the support of…
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