Buyer @ Purchasing Department

Job TitleThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health.Job DescriptionThe College of Public Health prepares students, scholars, human service providers, policy makers, and other professionals to improve the quality of life, health, and safety of diverse populations and to promote positive change in individuals, groups, communities, organizations and systems. Through multidisciplinary teaching and research, service, and engagement with community partners, the College focuses on the rigorous development, dissemination/implementation, and analysis of innovative solutions to the complex challenges that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, populations, and communities in which we live.Responsibilities40% Reviews and processes purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and conformance with COPH & USF purchasing processes, policies and regulations. Identifies and recommends the most appropriate method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding. Implements and follows up on change orders, ensuring timely processing and internal review.15% Assists with administration of P-Card program, including supporting COPH p-card holders through the purchasing process and serving as a reconciler in the USF P-card process.15% Serves as a resource for the USF purchasing process. Trains on and interprets purchasing procedures and processes including purchasing software for departments. Provides support to COPH faculty and staff throughout the process, including reviewing quotes for compliance with USF policies. Resolves and answers questions regarding purchasing issues with departments and/or vendors.15% Reconciles and processes invoices/requests for payments against requisitions. Researches status of invoices with Accounts Payable and vendors as needed.10% Creates and maintains files of purchasing records, maintains lists of vendors and provides reports as needed to support the College's purchasing need. Serves as a resource in establishing new vendors with USF.5% Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent1+ year of related experienceSenate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education RequirementsA public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;(d) Seven years employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310 University of South Florida