R&D Departmental Buyer - Strategic Sourcing

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Departmental Buyer to support procurement in a fast-paced R&D environment, handling source selection, bids, PO documentation and ProCard reconciliation.

You will develop suppliers, secure bids, prepare documentation compliant with UT and federal rules, and provide data entry and reporting support in UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS systems. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year purchasing experience including sourcing, bids, and awarding orders.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient with MS Office and internet-based purchasing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources of supply and secure bids.
• Prepare and post Purchase Orders and related documentation.
• Manage ProCard files and reconciliation per UT guidance.
• Enter and retrieve data in ARL:UT databases and UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS system.
• Provide pricing for contract cost estimates and planning.
• Support other purchasers as needed and assist with special projects.

Skills

Purchasing

Bid analysis

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

UT IRIS

UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Departmental Buyer to support procurement in a fast-paced R&D environment, handling source selection, bids, PO documentation and ProCard reconciliation.

You will develop suppliers, secure bids, prepare documentation compliant with UT and federal rules, and provide data entry and reporting support in UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS systems. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.