Strategic Purchasing Leader — Vendor & Contracts

University of St. Thomas; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Remission

Generous Retirement Contributions

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Fully Paid Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas seeks a Senior Buyer within Purchasing Services to manage vendor relations, oversee bidding processes, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in project management and critical analysis.

This role includes supervising student employees and analyzing university purchasing data to optimize processes. Benefits include health coverage and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience supervising student workers preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal grant procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Assist departments with procurement process.
• Supervise student workers involved in purchasing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Banner

Jaggaer eProcurement

Concur Travel Management

Job description

The University of St. Thomas seeks a Senior Buyer within Purchasing Services to manage vendor relations, oversee bidding processes, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in project management and critical analysis.

This role includes supervising student employees and analyzing university purchasing data to optimize processes. Benefits include health coverage and tuition remission.