Senior Departmental Buyer: Lead Procurement & Contracts

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Departmental Buyer at Bureau of Economic Geology leads procurement activities at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin, ensuring alignment with UT Austin policies and state regulations.

You will oversee complex purchases, manage vendor relationships, and guide a purchasing team to achieve timely, cost-effective results for research and operations. This in-person role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, several years of purchasing experience, and strong negotiation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field with several years of purchasing experience.
• Experience navigating complex procurement policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for goods, services, and equipment, including vendor selection, bids, review, and PO processing.
• Lead departmental purchasing staff, provide training and guidance to ensure compliant purchasing practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit readiness per university and state requirements.

Skills

Procurement policy

Vendor negotiations

Team leadership

Contract terms interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

DEFINE

Contracts Plus

UT Handbook of Business Procedures

Job description

The Senior Departmental Buyer at Bureau of Economic Geology leads procurement activities at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin, ensuring alignment with UT Austin policies and state regulations.

You will oversee complex purchases, manage vendor relationships, and guide a purchasing team to achieve timely, cost-effective results for research and operations. This in-person role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, several years of purchasing experience, and strong negotiation,