Senior Departmental Buyer
Core
Lead procurement specialist overseeing acquisition of goods, services, equipment, and materials for research and operational activities.
Role type
Senior Departmental Buyer (Team Lead)
Builds
Procurement processes, vendor contracts, and purchasing records for scientific research and administrative functions.
Domain
Higher Education / State Agency Procurement
Required skills
Vendor negotiations, contract compliance, enterprise financial systems, budget alignment, audit documentation, team leadership
Preferred skills
Higher education procurement, Texas state purchasing laws, HUB requirements, high-dollar procurement management
Responsibilities
Coordinate full procurement lifecycle including vendor selection, bid solicitation, and purchase order processing; Serve as team lead providing training and oversight to purchasing staff; Collaborate with financial staff to align purchases with budgetary constraints and grant requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership