Buyer

University of Maryland Global Campus; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking a JR102202 Buyer to strengthen the university's procurement function by shifting resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management.

The role independently manages moderately complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations, contract administration, and procurement consulting for campus departments, to maximize value and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience reviewing business or financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Shift resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Independently manage moderately complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations and contract administration.
• Provide procurement guidance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Job Posting:

JR102202 Buyer (Open)

Department:

Financial Services - Procurement, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

09-23-2026

Close Date:

$26.40 - $28.77

Job Description:

Job Summary

This position exists to strengthen the University's procurement function by shifting resources from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing and contract management. The position independently manages moderately complex procurement activities, including formal competitive solicitations, contract administration and procurement consulting for campus departments. By analyzing institutional spending, establishing strategic contracts, providing procurement guidance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, this position will help maximize purchasing value, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance and support the University’s long-term procurement objectives. This position has authority to make procurement decisions and commit the University to purchase goods and services up to a dollar amount determined by institutional policy.

Authority and Accountability

Reports to Assistant Director of Procurement. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities at this time. Future supervisory responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs. This position is not responsible for developing or managing a departmental budget. Exercises delegated procurement authority to independently manage assigned procurement activities within established purchasing thresholds. Authorized to conduct competitive procurement processes, issue purchase orders, administer contracts, and commit University funds through authorized procurement transactions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.
• Experience reviewing business or financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, supply chain, accounts payable or a related business function. Professional experience working in or supporting a public sector organization
• Experience communicating complex information, policies, or procedures clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning or electronic procurement system, such as Workday

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, non-exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.