Associate Buyer

University of Dayton Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) in Dayton, OH seeks a procurement professional to source materials, equipment and services while navigating Federal acquisition regulations and university procedures.

You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors, review requests, obtain quotes, negotiate terms and document requisitions in an eProcurement environment to support mission-driven research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field or Associates degree in business plus 3 years purchasing experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with eProcurement systems.
• Experience in a 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.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• U.S. citizen due to federal government contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve requests for material, equipment and services in compliance with Federal Government acquisition regulations and university policies.
• Acquire specifications, identify sources, obtain quotes, negotiate, and input requisitions in an eProcurement environment.
• Acquire, qualify, input and manage sponsor, subcontractor and vendor information for UDRI.

Skills

Procurement fundamentals

Strong organization skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Prioritize work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Associates degree + 3 years purchasing experience

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Jaggaer eProcurement

Job description

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

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• 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.