Buyer I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are The Veterinary Medical Teaching H o s pital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital, both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians. What we want Join our team as a Buyer I , where you’ll play a key role in supporting our purchasing operations for the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Under general supervision, you will perform entry-level procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of supplies, equipment, and routine services. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking to grow their career in purchasing and supply chain management and make a positive difference supporting vital hospital operations! What you need to know Salary: $45,000 annually Location: Onsite in College Station, TX Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime (full-time) What you need to do Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

1 year of related work experience in procurement/purchasing
Knowledge of standard business terms and arithmetic
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to provide exacting accuracy in all phases of work
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Responsibilities

Processes financial transactions by placing orders with vendors and entering purchasing requisitions into AggieBuy (Texas A&M’s purchasing system) or utilizing departmental credit cards.
Processes reports to include appropriate allocations, itemizations, and the assigning of appropriate purchasing codes.
Ensures all state documentation for purchases has been obtained and complete pri-25or to purchase.
Procures goods and services.
Prepares specifications for purchases.
Issues purchase orders according to proper policies and procedures.
Reviews and monitors incoming requisitions, confirming orders.
Maintains documentation of buying transactions.
Research discrepancies and reports findings.
Maintains accuracy in shipments going out or coming in and organize documentation of received goods from purchase orders.
Ensures receiving of product is completed in AggieBuy and VMIS systems as appropriate and communicates with fellow team members when discrepancies are found so appropriate updates can be made.
Ensures accuracy of purchases.
Returns incorrect/damaged shipments to vendors and resolves inquiries and problems relative to solicitation/procurement actions.
Responds to inquiries from hospital service areas and serves as a liaison with business/purchasing team, central receiving, and inventory management.
Responds promptly to questions from hospital service areas regarding order status.
Assists departments in obtaining information on requested products and in the preparation of purchase specifications.

Benefits

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.
Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees