Sr Purchaser at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Sr Purchaser

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

201181 - Purchasing Lbk

Position Description

Performs complex purchasing and contracting processes for the university, including negotiations and bidding, procurement of goods and services, and interfacing with departments and vendors, and in accordance with stringent regulations and procedures. Must be willing to obtain and maintain professional certification in purchasing and contracting within three years of employment.

Requisition ID

38840BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

Purchase Order Processing: Processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently, coordinating with various departments to determine needs, verifying specifications, obtaining necessary approvals, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.

• Compliance and Ethics: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and legal requirements governing procurement practices, promoting ethical standards, and preventing fraud or conflicts of interest


• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivating positive relationships with vendors, addressing issues or concerns, fostering collaboration, and maintaining open lines of communication to enhance supplier performance and meet institutional needs.


• Negotiation and Management: Negotiating agreements with vendors, ensuring allowable terms and conditions, managing renewals, amendments, and terminations, and maintaining proper documentation.


• Sourcing and Evaluation: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers/vendors, soliciting bids, and assessing suppliers/vendors capabilities, reliability, and compliance with procurement standards.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using an eProcurement platform such a Jaggaer

• Experience using Banner


• Holder of a Purchasing Certification from the State of Texas or a National Organization such as NIGP or ISM.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Purchasing Lbk

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Occasional Duties

Providing guidance, assistance and instruction to faculty, staff and vendors in regards to the procurement process

• Handling and resolving order, change order and invoice issues

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Completion of high school or the equivalent with six years purchasing and/or contracting experience. Must have experience with eProcurement systems and/or software, preferably in a higher education environment. Additional related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

LS, 310X, 651X, 751X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

51C, 51Z

Air Force Specialty Code

2G0X1, 6C0X1, 63AX

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

3043, 3044, 6672, 8060, 3002, 3006, 8058, 8059, 8061

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