Auxiliary Services Buyer 2

University of California, Riverside; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking an Auxiliary Services Buyer 2 in the Procurement Services department to manage moderate-complexity purchasing of auxiliary services. This role focuses on securing cost-effective goods and services while maintaining compliance with university policies.

Responsibilities include handling purchases up to $50,000, analyzing procurement options, and supporting higher-value orders under supervision to achieve efficient operations within a university

Qualifications

• Professional purchasing skills and concepts.
• Ability to analyze multiple procurement options.

Responsibilities

• Purchase common goods and services within a defined monetary limit of $50,000 or less.
• Assist with orders exceeding that amount under supervision or direction.
• Ensure purchases are cost-effective, ethical and customer-service oriented.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 03/11/2026

Priority Application Deadline: 03/11/2026

Overview

Job ID
37091228 Category
Campus Administration and Operations Organization
Planning Budget & Administration Department
Procurement Services Location
Riverside Area Salary
$59,500 - $102,300 Date Posted
February 25, 2026 Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Schedule
8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%) Level of Supervision
Supervision Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Auxiliary Services Buyer 2 reports to the Procurement Good Supervisor and is part of a larger team within Central Procurement. The primary focus of this position is on Auxiliary Services and encompasses all commodities that apply to that business unit. This position involves the application of professional purchasing skills and concepts to manage assignments of moderate complexity that require the analysis of multiple procurement options. The Buyer is granted the authority to make purchases within a moderate and pre-approved dollar limit, exercising judgment within defined practices to determine the most effective methodology for acquiring common goods and services. This role focuses on problems of moderate scope where data analysis requires a review of a variety of factors. Under supervision, the incumbent ensures that all duties are performed in a cost-effective, ethical, and customer-service-oriented manner. The position is specifically responsible for the purchase of common goods and services valued at $50,000 or less, while assisting with orders exceeding that amount under specific direction. These purchases encompass a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. The full salary range for the Auxiliary Services Buyer 2 is $57,700 - $99,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $78,500 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.