The University of Texas at San Antonio

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer III

Code: 9650

Salary Grade: 59

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department/Division: Material Management

Reports To: Senior Buyer

Summary

· Function: To provide advanced supervisory skills in performing varied and difficult purchasing duties within the department.

· Scope: Responsible for securing materials at the best possible price form a reliable source where required and for resolving procurement problems of a non-routine nature.

Duties

· Typical:

1. Receives and screens requisitions for method of processing and determines work priorities.

2. Supervises preparation of local bid invitations.

3. Awards local orders based on tabulation of quotations received.

4. Maintains direct and telephone communication with vendors and University personnel involved in the procurement cycle.

5. Follows up on orders placed based on information supplied by central receiving and ordering departments.

6. Confer with departmental personnel concerning specifications, complaints and special problems pertaining to procurement; establish and maintain internal/external vendor relations; and monitor, investigate, and perform routine and non-routine problem resolution.

7. Perform additional duties as assigned.

· Periodic:

1. Prepares specifications, researches product information and identifies supply sources.

2. Assist in training new personnel.

Education

Required	Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Business.	N/A

Other Requirements

Required	Preferred
Certified Texas Purchaser or Certified Professional Public buyer.	N/A
Criminal Background Check. (CBC)
Thorough knowledge of State, Board of Regents’ and University purchasing regulations.

Experience

Required	Preferred
Two years of responsible procurement experience.	Three or more years of procurement experience in a Texas public college or university.

Equipment

Required	Preferred
Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of office computer software, calculator, adding machine, and other standard office equipment.	N/A

Working Conditions

Usual	Special
Requires evening and weekend work.	Exposure to electrical equipment.

Supervision

Received	Given
General supervision with detailed instruction on certain difficult problems.	Close and frequent supervision over assigned subordinate personnel.

Accuracy

Exacting accuracy in all phases of the work.

Security Sensitive

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

Internal Control

Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.