Procurement Services Buyer

Position Position Title: Procurement Services Buyer Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Category: Staff Exempt Exempt: Yes Location: On campus, Monday-Friday Responsibilities Consults with internal and external partners to procure goods and services while ensuring best value and compliance. Serves as the primary lead for managing key supplier relationships throughout the procure-to-pay process. Performs direct supplier negotiation and set up with punchout suppliers and non-catalog suppliers. Analyzes University utilization and consumption patterns to identify opportunities to consolidate spend and leverage buying power. Administers contracts through Bucknell’s membership with cooperative contract partners, negotiating the most favorable terms including pricing, payment and delivery. Maintains compliance and creation of job aids and campus collaboration. Provides change management and guidance to internal partners. Leads the campus procurement group in areas of academics, athletics, information technology and facilities. Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) experience related to Workday requisitions, approvals, and issuance of purchase orders. Reviews and approves day-to-day procurement transactions. Provides guidance, technical assistance and training to campus. Acts as the lead on the University Credit Card Program through regular tasks and duties assigned. May be required to handle emergency calls outside of normal working hours. Collaborates with travel partners to support University travel initiatives. Provides guidance of the Travel Policy and promotes well‑informed and efficient travelers. Collaborates on the University Property Disposal processes, and sale of unused goods. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related area; 2 years buyer experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a business field; 5 or more years of buyer experience. Physical Requirements Requires frequent sitting, talking, hearing and listening. Compensation Salary Range: $49,200 – $61,500. Benefits Flexible scheduling options determined by role. Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long‑term disability insurance options. 10% employer contribution to retirement plan (no contribution required for non‑exempt positions). Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break). Tuition remission for full‑time employees and eligible spouse/spousal equivalent; tuition programs for children. Credit for full‑time benefits eligible employment at other higher‑education institutions applied to waiting periods. Comprehensive employee wellness program with incentives. Parental leave, employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and other benefits (including use of Bucknell ID card). Legal and EEO Statements The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Bucknell University participates in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) E‑Verify program. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information, contact the Talent, Culture & Human Resources office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bucknell University