R&D Procurement Specialist

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratories at UT Austin is seeking a Departmental Buyer to manage procurement activities for a research and development environment, ensuring compliant, timely and cost-effective purchases.

You will source suppliers, request bids, award orders, maintain purchasing records in UT systems, and provide guidance on procedures while protecting sensitive information.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and a customer-service mindset in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; business or related field preferred.
• Experience with purchasing, bidding, and award recommendations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data entry accuracy.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and UT/DoD-style procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources of supply, secure bids, and award orders.
• Locate products/services, provide pricing, and update status databases.
• Prepare documentation complying with UT and federal regulations.
• Maintain ProCard files and voucher preparations.
• Provide back-up support to other purchasers as needed.
• Accurate data entry and reporting in ARL:UT and UT systems.
• Help meet contractual requirements and planning with stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Working under pressure

Teamwork

Time management

MS Office

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree

CTCD certificate (within 12 months)

CTCM certificate

Business procurement experience

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

UT IRIS database

UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS

ProCard system

Tickler system

Job description

Applied Research Laboratories at UT Austin is seeking a Departmental Buyer to manage procurement activities for a research and development environment, ensuring compliant, timely and cost-effective purchases.

You will source suppliers, request bids, award orders, maintain purchasing records in UT systems, and provide guidance on procedures while protecting sensitive information.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and a customer-service mindset in a fast-paced setting.