Associate Buyer

Job No: 503928
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Procurement - 250231
Pay Grade: P1 - Exempt
Advertised: October 05, 2026
Applications close: October 18, 2026

Position Summary:

Join UDRI and help support cutting-edge research through effective, compliant procurement. In this role, you will work with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to source materials, equipment, and services while navigating federal acquisition requirements and University procedures. This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys problem-solving, negotiation, and supporting a mission-driven research environment.

Review and approve requests for material, equipment and services in compliance with Federal Government acquisition regulations, uniform guidance and in accordance with University policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include acquiring specifications (design drawings, SOWs, specifications, etc.); identifying and rationalizing source(s); obtaining and analyzing quotes; negotiation; and input and tracking of requisitions in an eProcurement environment.

Acquire, qualify, input and manage sponsor, subcontractor and vendor business information for UDRI.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field OR Associates degree in business plus 3 years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with ERP system.
• Experience with eProcurement system.
• Experience in professional role with procurement fundamentals.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Strong organization skills.
• Effective telephone, oral communication and interpersonal skills.+-
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Advanced experience with Deltek CostPoint modules.
• Experience with Jaggaer eProcurement system.
• Experience in purchasing at a not for profit, research or Government agency.
• Certification through Institute for Supply Management.
• Familiarity and experience with ISO.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.