R&D Departmental Buyer (Procurement Specialist)

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Departmental Buyer for the Applied Research Laboratories at Pickle Research Campus. This role supports procurement activities in a fast-paced R&D environment, developing sources, obtaining bids, and awarding orders to meet contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include supplier sourcing, bid management, ProCard processing, data entry in ARIS UT, and ensuring compliance with UT and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year purchasing experience.
• 1 year customer service experience.
• Able to work independently with sensitive information.
• CTCD certification within 12 months or ability to obtain it.
• US citizen; security investigation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources of supply, secure bids, and award orders.
• Locate products/services, provide pricing, maintain order status databases.
• Secure bids via telephone and email; make award recommendations.
• Prepare documentation to comply with UT and federal regulations for Purchase Orders.
• Manage ProCard files and transaction logs; support voucher preparation.
• Prepare and reconcile Procards as required by UT accounting.
• Assist in locating products/services to meet contract requirements; provide pricing for cost estimates.
• Ensure accurate data entry in ARL:UT IRIS database and UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS system.
• Provide back-up support to purchasers; undertake special projects.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CTCD certificate within 12 months

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Departmental Buyer for the Applied Research Laboratories at Pickle Research Campus. This role supports procurement activities in a fast-paced R&D environment, developing sources, obtaining bids, and awarding orders to meet contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include supplier sourcing, bid management, ProCard processing, data entry in ARIS UT, and ensuring compliance with UT and federal regulations.