Procurement Analyst 3

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks a Procurement Analyst 3 to manage all purchasing within a large teaching and research department, with expenditures over $5.8 million. You will source suppliers, compare price, quality, delivery, warranties, and ensure compliance with UC, state and federal policies.

Coordinate with receivers on deliveries, assist end users with urgent requests and change orders, and maintain records of the department's capital equipment.

Qualifications

• Procurement and purchasing knowledge across categories.
• Understanding of sourcing and supplier evaluation.
• Familiarity with university procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing functions for a large department.
• Source suppliers, compare price, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure purchases comply with UC, state, and federal policies.
• Coordinate with receivers on deliveries and maintain records.
• Provide excellent service to faculty, students, and researchers.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor sourcing

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Job ID 38020724

Category Management and Professional

Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Department Chemistry Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $68,500 - $121,900

Date Posted September 11, 2026

Application Deadline September 25, 2026

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision General Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Responsible for all the purchasing functions within a large teaching and research department with more than 38 faculty and annual expenditures exceeding $5.8 million. Conduct research to determine the best sources for purchases, considering a variety of factors including price, quality, availability, warranties, and delivery. Educate and guide end users about the appropriate sources and procedures for ordering different goods and services. Ensure purchases comply with UC, state, and federal policies and guidelines, keeping backups of all transactions as appropriate. Coordinate with Receiver on deliveries of equipment and services. Provide excellent customer service to faculty, students, and researchers who may have urgent requests, change orders, cancellations, price issues, and various other procurement needs. In charge of maintaining accurate records of the department's capital equipment and conducting an inspection of the inventory list on an annual basis. The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3 is $68,500.00 - $121,900.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $68,500 - $84,300 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.