Procurement Officer

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Procurement Officer to provide responsible administrative support for purchasing goods and services for a large research department located across UT buildings on the main campus.

The role includes creating purchase orders using PBO, PB3, and PB4, processing UT Market orders via FRMS, coordinating with vendors and driving tests, and ensuring compliance with university policies. It requires strong teamwork and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED and at least 2 years of experience.
• Excellent customer service ability.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment and independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with MS 365 and other university financial applications.

Responsibilities

• Handle procurement duties for the department and create purchase orders using PBO, PB3 and PB4.
• Process UT Market orders through FRMS and assist lab personnel.
• Act as vendor liaison and manage procurement card usage and compliance.
• Coordinate vehicle driving tests and assist with departmental accounting tasks.
• Ensure all processes are documented per federal and state policies.

Skills

Customer service

MS 365

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PBO documents

PB3 documents

PB4 documents

FRMS

UT Market

Job description

Job Posting Title: Procurement Officer ---- Hiring Department: Department of Integrative Biology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Oct 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant successfully clearing background check.

Purpose Provide responsible, complex administrative support with purchasing of goods and services for a large research department located across several buildings.

Responsibilities

Handle procurement duties for the Department of Integrative Biology, process and create purchase orders using PBO, PB3 and PB4 documents. Process UT Market orders through FRMS and assist lab personnel with procedures. Act as point of contact for all vendors and adding new vendors into the UT system as needed. Manage Department Procurement Card - Monitor, record, and process all procurement card purchases in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Help users with usage questions, exceptions requests. Settle purchasing and receiving problems. Generate correspondence regarding problems and procedures. Performs work and assures all processes are documented according to federal and state policies and procedures. Serves as liaison between the department, University Purchasing Office, Document Solutions, and vendors to fulfill procurement needs. Coordinate departmental vehicle driving tests. Successful candidate will need to become a certified UT driver. Assist with various accounting issues, such as disencumbering old purchase orders, and providing supporting documents needed for audits. Conduct annual space inventory and equipment inventory. Ensure all equipment is properly tagged and insured, as needed. This includes lab set-up and close out making sure that equipment is accounted for. Coordinate departmental vehicle driving tests. Successful candidate will need to become a certified UT driver. Coordinate vehicle maintenance and mileage reports for research and teaching vehicles in department. Assist the Associate Chair with scheduling teaching vehicles used for class field trips via email and in-person communication. Serve as primary contact for the Graphics Service Center, managing all customer inquiries related to printing services. This includes printing of research posters for the CNS community, along with the oversight of all associated payments and receipts. Serve as back up to Administrative Assistant during daily lunch hours and other absences.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED and at least 2 years of experience. Excellent customer service ability. Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Demonstrated experience with MS 365, and other university financial applications. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Initiative to source quality equipment and services at an acceptable price to meet the department's needs. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

Work hours

Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines.

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information (name and e-mail addresses); at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and under Title IX. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world. Looking for a student job? Please see our Student Employment site.

Comments and Inquiries

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