Senior Departmental Buyer: Procurement Lead for Research

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Bureau of Economic Geology seeks a Senior Departmental Buyer to lead procurement for research and operations at the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. This in-person role oversees purchasing, vendor relations, and contract activity to support multidisciplinary energy, environment, and economics programs.

TheSenior Buyer ensures compliance with UT, state policies, and budget constraints while mentoring purchasing staff and maintaining audit-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of purchasing experience.
• Experience in a complex organization with procurement responsibilities.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
• Experience with vendor negotiations and contract compliance.
• Proficiency in enterprise financial systems (DEFINE, Contracts Plus, UT Handbook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute full procurement lifecycle for goods, services, and equipment.
• Process purchasing, receiving, and reconciliation activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve procurement issues.
• Assist in contract negotiations and final signature.
• Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to UT Austin, UT System, and state policies.
• Serve as team lead for departmental purchasing staff and provide training.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Vendor negotiations

Contract compliance

Policy compliance

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

UT ProCard

PointPlus

UT Market

DEFINE

Contracts Plus

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Bureau of Economic Geology seeks a Senior Departmental Buyer to lead procurement for research and operations at the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. This in-person role oversees purchasing, vendor relations, and contract activity to support multidisciplinary energy, environment, and economics programs.

TheSenior Buyer ensures compliance with UT, state policies, and budget constraints while mentoring purchasing staff and maintaining audit-ready