Buyer I

Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University invites applications for a Buyer I in the Purchasing Office, Canyon campus. This entry-level role handles standard purchasing duties, procures goods, prepares specs, and issues purchase orders with policy alignment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. The minimum wage starts at $15+ per hour with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience.
• CTD (Certified Contract Developer) to be obtained within 12 months on start date.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of standard business terms and arithmetic.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services and ensure accuracy of such purchases.
• Prepares specifications for purchases.
• Received requisitions, secures bids, tabulates and makes award of standard purchases.
• Maintains records and files of requisitions, bids and awards processed.
• Issues purchase orders according to proper policies and procedures.
• Assists purchasing manager with processing of invoices and routing requisitions.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job TitleBuyer I Agency West Texas A&M University Department Purchasing Office

Proposed Minimum Salary$16.02 hourly

Job LocationCanyon, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary

Buyer I, under supervision, performs entry-level, standard purchasing duties with the purpose of obtaining supplies, equipment and routine services.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services and ensure accuracy of such purchases.
• Prepares specifications for purchases.
• Received requisitions, secures bids, tabulates and makes award of standard purchases.
• Maintains records and files of requisitions, bids and awards processed.
• Issues purchase orders according to proper policies and procedures.
• Assists purchasing manager with processing of invoices and routing requisitions.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience.
• CTD (Certified Contract Developer) to be obtained within 12 months on start date.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of standard business terms and arithmetic.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting or similar field.

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.