Departmental Buyer
Core
Process purchase requests, develop supply sources, secure bids, and award orders in a research & development environment.
Role type
Departmental Buyer
Builds
Procurement processes and supply chain for research projects
Domain
Research & Development / Government Contracting
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
source selection, bid management, contract compliance, data entry, pricing analysis, database management, regulatory adherence
Preferred skills
HUB business solicitation, export control regulations, value analysis, negotiating techniques
Technologies
MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, IRIS database, DEFINE/POINT PLUS System
Responsibilities
Secure bids via telephone and email, award, and make award recommendations; Develop sources of supply; Prepare documentation complying with UT and federal regulations to effect Purchase Orders; Reconcile Procard as required by the UT Accounting Office; Assist in locating products and services required to meet contractual requirements; Provide pricing for contract cost estimates and planning; Ensure database provides accurate and current order information; Provide back-up support to purchasers via meetings, telephone, or email.
Seniority
Individual Contributor