The University of Texas at San Antonio

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer I

Code: 9652

Salary Grade: 57

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department/Division: Material Management

Reports To: Senior Buyer

Summary

· Function: To provide routine and varied purchasing duties within the department for the purpose of obtaining supplies and equipment.

· Scope: Responsible for routine and basic skills in carrying out procurement actions in accordance with the University and State rules and regulations.

Duties

· Typical:

1. Receives requisitions, secures bids, tabulates and makes award on routine purchases.

2. Processes contract requisitions.

3. Maintains records and files of requisitions, bids and awards processed to provide departments, bidders and vendors with the current status of purchases processed.

4. Maintains limited contact with departmental personnel and vendors on varied and routine items.

5. Mark requisitions accurately for typing purchase orders.

6. Must be familiar with many and varied types of merchandise so as to properly advise departmental personnel as to quality and source.

7. Perform additional duties as assigned.

· Periodic:

1. Follow up on receipt of materials and supplies.

Education

Required	Preferred
Associates degree from an accredited institution in any field of study.	Some college or business school courses in an accredited institution.

Other Requirements

Required	Preferred
Certified Texas Purchaser or Certified Professional Public buyer.	N/A
Criminal Background Check. (CBC)

Experience

Required	Preferred
None.	Six months of experience in related purchasing activities, involving state contract and purchasing regulations.

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.