Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer

University of California-Riverside; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,500 - 121,900; Full time

Job summary

The University of California-Riverside is seeking a Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer to manage complex purchasing duties in a hybrid environment. This role involves conducting formal bids and negotiations for a wide range of goods and services, supporting research, teaching, and auxiliary functions.

The expected salary for this position ranges from $68,500 to $95,200 annually, based on experience and other qualifications. Applicants should have current work authorization for the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and procurement processes.
• Ability to conduct complex negotiations and formal bids.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating bids and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal bids and complex purchasing negotiations.
• Purchase goods and services, including research and teaching materials.
• Support departments with sourcing and procurement of various commodities.

Skills

Purchasing negotiations

Customer service orientation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This position is currently hybrid with a requirement to be onsite once per week or based on departmental need.

The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500 - $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

The Procurement Analyst 3 performs increasingly complex purchasing duties, according to prescribed policies, procedures and/or defined instructions in a cost effective, ethical, efficient, timely professional manner within a customer-service oriented environment. The Procurement Analyst 3 conducts formal bids and increasingly complex purchasing negotiations; purchases common goods and services and custom products/services to complex, difficult and highly technical transactions valued up to $50,000 or delegated authority in response to campus needs. The Procurement Analyst 3 also performs, assists with orders valued at all dollar levels and above their signature authority, in coordination with or under the specific or general direction. Purchases include a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment and services across many commodity areas. Also provides participation in Strategic Sourcing initiatives. This Purchasing position covers a wide spectrum of commodities for supporting Research, Teaching and Auxiliary Enterprise functions. The Procurement Analyst 3 will work with campus departments in support of the delivery of a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment and services across many commodity areas.

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.