Senior Buyer - Strategic Procurement & Supplier Partners

510004 - Purchasing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Procurement professional to plan, coordinate, and manage major procurement sections, ensuring efficient operations and policy compliance. The role supports end-user departments and utilizes Jaggaer and PeopleSoft for requisitions and PO tracking.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of procurement experience, with knowledge of government procurement preferred and experience with Jaggaer/PeeopleSoft systems.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of procurement experience.
• CTPM (TX Procurement Manager) within 1-1/2 years or CTCD (CERT TEXAS CONTRACT DEVELOPER) within 1-1/2 years.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises one or more major procurement sections to ensure efficient operation.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures as outlined in the Procurement and Contract Management Handbook.
• Consults with requesting departments regarding specifications, time limits, and sources; provides interpretation of policies.
• Maintains communication with end-user departments for user-friendly services and procurement portal navigation.
• Accesses Jaggaer and PeopleSoft to process requisitions and track purchase orders.
• Monitors HUB opportunities and insurance compliance per contract requirements.
• Assists in researching and facilitating multiple procurement methods for competitive bidding and negotiations.
• Collaborates with end-users and groups to source products and services while reducing expenses.
• Coordinates with end-users in procurement strategies and process improvements.
• Responds to audits and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Project coordination

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jaggaer

PeopleSoft

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Procurement professional to plan, coordinate, and manage major procurement sections, ensuring efficient operations and policy compliance. The role supports end-user departments and utilizes Jaggaer and PeopleSoft for requisitions and PO tracking.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of procurement experience, with knowledge of government procurement preferred and experience with Jaggaer/PeeopleSoft systems.