Senior Departmental Buyer
Core
Lead procurement specialist overseeing the acquisition of goods, services, equipment, and materials for the Bureau of Economic Geology's research and operational activities.
Role type
Senior Departmental Buyer / Procurement Team Lead
Builds
Procurement processes, vendor contracts, and supply chains for scientific research and administrative functions
Domain
Higher Education / State Government / Procurement
Required skills
Vendor negotiation, contract compliance, budget alignment, financial system proficiency, team leadership, policy interpretation
Preferred skills
Higher education procurement experience, Texas state purchasing laws knowledge, HUB requirements familiarity, high-dollar procurement management
Technologies
UT ProCard, PointPlus, UT Market, DEFINE, Contracts Plus
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