Strategic University Purchasing Lead

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & development

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Departmental Buyer for University Housing and Dining (UHD) on the UT Main Campus. The role leads advanced procurement activities, processes requisitions, and negotiates with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and quality service.

Responsibilities include contract administration, training UHD staff, and collaborating with various departments to improve purchasing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years purchasing experience.
• Preferred 4+ years purchasing experience.
• Experience with UT Austin financial systems and UT purchasing policies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute advanced purchasing and procurement duties for UHD.
• Process requisitions and solicit bids in compliance with policies.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships for competitive pricing and quality service.
• Manage contract processes from drafting to execution and provide guidance.
• Provide training and support to UHD staff on purchasing practices.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Departmental Buyer for University Housing and Dining (UHD) on the UT Main Campus. The role leads advanced procurement activities, processes requisitions, and negotiates with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and quality service.

Responsibilities include contract administration, training UHD staff, and collaborating with various departments to improve purchasing workflows.