Procurement Analyst 3

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

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks a Procurement Analyst to manage all purchasing functions for a large teaching and research department with 38+ faculty and annual expenditures over $5.8 million. You will source suppliers, compare quotes, ensure compliance with UC policies, and educate end users on ordering procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating with receivers on deliveries, maintaining capital equipment records, and conducting annual inventory checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing functions for a large teaching and research department.
• Educate end users about appropriate sources and procedures for ordering goods and services.
• Coordinate with Receiver on deliveries of equipment and services.
• Maintain accurate records of the department's capital equipment and conduct annual inventory inspections.

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.