Senior Purchasing Lead - Campus Procurement and Compliance

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Senior Purchasing Coordinator to lead departmental purchasing activities for Recreational Sports on the UT Austin campus. The role involves guiding staff in procuring goods and services, coordinating with the University Purchasing Office, and ensuring documentation complies with federal and state policies.

Strong communication and meticulous record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of purchasing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaison with departments and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental buyer and procurement resource for RecSports; coordinate purchases and timelines with staff and vendors.
• Oversee high-volume purchase orders, payment vouchers, and interdepartmental transfers; ensure timely processing and policy compliance.
• Prepare backup documentation, reconcile charges, and manage department credit cards and travel procards; maintain accurate records.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Senior Purchasing Coordinator to lead departmental purchasing activities for Recreational Sports on the UT Austin campus. The role involves guiding staff in procuring goods and services, coordinating with the University Purchasing Office, and ensuring documentation complies with federal and state policies.

Strong communication and meticulous record-keeping are essential.