Buyer

Buyer

Join UDRI's procurement team and play a key role in acquiring the materials, equipment, and services that support impactful research and innovation. This is an opportunity to lead strategic sourcing efforts, negotiate best-value solutions, ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and university policies, and collaborate with stakeholders across the institute to keep critical projects moving forward. Responsible for requesting material, equipment and service in compliance with Federal Government acquisition regulations and guidance and in accordance with University policies and procedures. Responsibilities include acquiring and analyzing specifications (design drawings, SOWs, specifications, etc.); identifying and rationalizing source(s) including developing RFPs and RFQs; obtaining and analyzing quotes; negotiation; best-value-analysis; completing necessary budgetary reviews and adjustments; and input and tracking of requisitions in an eProcurement environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field. A minimum of three years of directly related experience is required at the P2 level. 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. Experience with eProcurement systems. Experience with ERP systems. Proven excellent customer service skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proficiency with MS Office suite. 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: Two years purchasing related experience. Proven ability to successfully problem solve and multi task within and across departments to meet changing deadlines. Experience with application of FARs, DFAR's, and OMB guidance. Certifications in procurement/purchasing career fields. 2-years' experience with Federal Government purchasing or contracting. Experience with Jaggaer eProcurement system. Experience with Deltek CostPoint system.

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.