R&D Departmental Buyer — Strategic Procurement

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Departmental Buyer to support procurement activities at the Pickle Research Campus in an R&D environment. The role involves sourcing, bidding, and issuing purchase orders, while ensuring compliance with UT and federal regulations.

Qualifications include a bachelor''s degree, at least one year in purchasing and customer service, and strong MS Office/Adobe Acrobat skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year purchasing experience incl. bids and awards.
• One year customer service experience with diverse clients.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work independently.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and internet usage for purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources of supply, secure bids, and award orders.
• Locate products/services, provide pricing, maintain status database, and guide purchases.
• Secure bids via phone/email and make award recommendations.
• Prepare documentation to comply with UT and federal regulations for Purchase Orders.
• Prepare, submit, and reconcile Procards as required.
• Assist in locating products and services to meet contractual requirements.
• Provide pricing for contract cost estimates and planning.
• Provide guidance on approvals and procedures.
• Ensure accurate order data in databases.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Customer service

Independent work

Pressure tolerance

Punctuality

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Internet research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Internet research

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Departmental Buyer to support procurement activities at the Pickle Research Campus in an R&D environment. The role involves sourcing, bidding, and issuing purchase orders, while ensuring compliance with UT and federal regulations.

Qualifications include a bachelor''s degree, at least one year in purchasing and customer service, and strong MS Office/Adobe Acrobat skills.