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Employer
University of Houston
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 14, 2018

Purchases goods and services ranging from basic needs to complex and technical issues. Reviews specifications and inspects bids; ensures compliance with regulations.
  • Makes purchases within a specific commodity grouping to meet departmental needs for goods and services.
  • provides guidance and counseling to requisitioning departments regarding purchases.
  • Prepares bid documents and specifications; analyzes bids and makes awards.
  • Acts as liaison between the Accounts Payable Section and the vendor to assure proper and timely payment of orders placed by the University.
  • Researches market trends and techniques to effect the most cost efficient purchase of needed goods and services.
  • Assigns the duties of purchasing clerks and provides work direction to them.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


  • EEO/AA

    Qualifications:

    Bachelors and 1 year experience.

    Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

    Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

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