Senior Buyer

Position Purpose:

To support the education, research and teaching objectives of the University, the Senior Buyer procures goods and services for various Schools, Colleges and Departments, which includes technical buying for engineering and technology services. While ensuring the best possible price, quality and service for university community is received, the Buyer reviews submitted Requisitions (REQs) verifying purchasing procedures are followed. The Senior Buyer provides value added services including requisition (REQ) approval and Purchase Order (PO) processing, conducting Request for Proposals (RFP), Quotes (RFQ) and Information (RFI), and Construction Bids, researching new vendors and preferred sourcing opportunities, resulting in vendor or commodity specific recommendations, cost savings and problem resolution. The Senior Buyer provides training to the Buyers and departments as needed in the absence of the Director of Purchasing. The Senior Buyer completes all testing of the ERP system, the functions of printing requisitions and purchase orders and developing Argos reports for purchasing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum two (2) years of experience in and five years of progressively responsible public procurement experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and ethics.
• Must have knowledge of public purchasing, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Accounting functions as they relate to purchasing and purchase orders.
• Advanced technical skills, experience and adaptability utilizing an ERP system, Microsoft office suite, especially word, excel, power point, and access, google docs, gmail and Adobe Pro.
• ERP experience is necessary.
• Banner is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

For the work sample, provide a sample RFP you have completed for a technical software or SAAS system. In addition to the sample, describe how you managed the RFP process from development of the RFP and scope of work through award.

Desired Qualifications:

• Seven plus years of progressively responsible public procurement experience.
• Preferred higher education experience.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing principles and ethics, technical skills, highly efficient savings and negotiation skills.