Buyer 1
- Employer
- University of Houston
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 14, 2018
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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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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