Buyer I (Procurement)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I supports procurement operations by processing requisitions for goods and services, sourcing and evaluating vendors, and managing purchase orders. Ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, administers departmental Procurement Card activities, handles receiving and delivery functions, maintains audit documentation, prepares purchasing reports, and provides customer support throughout the procurement process.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Microsoft Office literate.
High School Diploma or equivalent required
1 year of buying experience preferred in Higher Education or State of Texas Institution preferred
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Basic Texas Purchaser by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts preferred

Responsibilities

Executes requisitions of goods and services from suppliers.
Researches and evaluates vendor quotes to qualify commodity suppliers. Identifies qualified suppliers of commodities pursuant to agency needs.
Monitors and reports purchase order status through the use of various automated systems.
Interacts regularly with customers to ensure all purchasing policies and procedures are followed.
Administers University Procurement Card within the assigned department(s) to include; placing orders, reconciliation of orders and adherence to Procurement Card policy and procedures.
Performs receiving function for desk top delivery within assigned department(s).
Maintains appropriate documentation for audit purposes.
Prepares reports on a routine and ad-hoc basis to provide information regarding purchase order activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care