Buyer I

Texas A&MCollege Station, TX
Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I performs entry-level, standard purchasing duties with the purpose of obtaining supplies, equipment, and routine purchasing services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Purchasing 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 prior 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.
  • Inventory Process coordination 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.
  • Customer Service 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

  • 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
  • Free exercise programs and release time
  • 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
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