Buyer

Buyer

Job No: 503665

Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)

Location: Dayton, OH

Category: University Staff

Department: Purchasing - 800650

Pay Grade: A - Exempt

Advertised: August 07, 2026

Applications close: September 04, 2026


Position Summary:This position is responsible for key purchasing functions for the University of Dayton. These key functions include; vendor and contract analysis, process ownership, project management, system administration and data analysis. Customer service is critical as this position is responsible for assisting internal departments in utilizing vendor contracts and exploring new supplier relationships. This position is also responsible for providing support regarding policy, procedures and best methods to ensure solid financial controls and prudent stewardship of University resources. System skills are critical as the position must utilize, support and/or train others in using University systems including eProcurement, online travel booking, reporting tools, Microsoft applications and others. Oversee student employee daily work when needed.
Reports to Sourcing Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in business or 2 years purchasing experience
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
Experience in professional role with procurement fundamentals (principles of purchasing, value analysis, materials analysis, production control)
Effective negotiating skills
Proven excellent customer service skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
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:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field plus 2 years purchasing related experience
Proven ability to successfully problem solve and multi task within and across departments to meet changing deadlines
Experience with Federal Government purchasing including the application of FARs, DFAR's, and OMB guidance
Certifications in procurement/purchasing career fields (CPP, CPM, CPPM, CPSM, etc)
Experience with eProcurement and/or ERP systems
related experience
Proven ability to successfully problem solve and multi task within and across departments to meet changing deadlines.
Experience with Federal Government purchasing including the application of FARs, DFAR's, and OMB guidance
Certifications in procurement/purchasing career fields (CPP, CPM, CPPM, CPSM, etc)
Experience with eProcurement and/or ERP systems

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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.

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