Procurement Analyst III: Research Department

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Procurement Analyst to manage purchasing across a large teaching and research department. You will research sources, ensure policy compliance, and educate end users on ordering procedures.

You will also coordinate deliveries, maintain capital equipment records, and support rapid responses to faculty and researcher needs, with annual inventory oversight. UC Riverside values reliability and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 4-7 years of related experience.
• Experience using UCR online systems, including Oracle, Facilities work order system, and the Asset Management System.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options.
• Strong level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of contracts.
• Rigorous Follow-Through & Ownership: manage tasks through to completion and close out items.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to determine best sources for purchases considering price, quality, availability, warranties, and delivery.
• Educate and guide end users about sources and procedures for ordering goods and services.
• Ensure purchases comply with UC, state, and federal policies and guidelines; keep backups of transactions.
• Coordinate with Receiver on deliveries of equipment and services.
• Provide excellent customer service to faculty, students, and researchers with urgent requests, changes, or price issues.
• Maintain accurate records of capital equipment and conduct annual inventory inspections.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Spreadsheet skills

Contract terms comprehension

Follow-through

Cross-department coordination

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Facilities work order system

Asset Management System

PeopleSoft

SAP

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Job description

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Procurement Analyst to manage purchasing across a large teaching and research department. You will research sources, ensure policy compliance, and educate end users on ordering procedures.

You will also coordinate deliveries, maintain capital equipment records, and support rapid responses to faculty and researcher needs, with annual inventory oversight. UC Riverside values reliability and cross-department collaboration.