Sr Purchaser
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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