Buyer 2

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

17h • $22 - $33

About The Position

As a FASS Buyer you will be responsible for the procurement of materials and services in compliance with University, State, and Local policies and regulations. Key responsibilities include developing specifications, managing vendor relations, vendor set-up, processing contracts and purchase orders, preparing and evaluating requests for quotations and proposals, and ensuring efficient communication with both customers and vendors to meet timelines and deliverables. You will have daily interactions with FASS-supported units, UO Purchasing and Contracting Services (PCS), vendors, and other UO campus community members to address purchasing needs, provide consultation, and will ensure timely and effective outcomes for customers. You will work independently within a team environment making decisions on optimal methods and materials for tasks, setting priorities, and responding to customer needs. Essential Personnel: This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time purchasing experience which must include using purchasing practices, procedures, and techniques such as determining specifications, placing purchase orders, and processing requisitions; AND
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely-related field or three more years of relevant experience.
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and University.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem-solving and positive interactions.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively learn and work in multiple platforms.
• Take initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and training in purchasing and contracting policies and procedures.
• Higher Ed or other public procurement experience.
• Experience using Banner Financial Information Systems (FIS).
• Experience and proficiency with common computer programs including Microsoft Office.
• Experience in purchasing for multiple business lines or industries.
• Experience in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials and services in compliance with University, State, and Local policies and regulations.
• Developing specifications
• Managing vendor relations
• Vendor set-up
• Processing contracts and purchase orders
• Preparing and evaluating requests for quotations and proposals
• Ensuring efficient communication with both customers and vendors to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Address purchasing needs, provide consultation, and will ensure timely and effective outcomes for customers.
• Making decisions on optimal methods and materials for tasks, setting priorities, and responding to customer needs.

Benefits

• The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level