Buyer I

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

19h • 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

What This Job Offers

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