Procurement Associate I — Growth, Training & Benefits

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

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.