Buyer II (Procurement)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer II supports procurement and purchasing activities by preparing and issuing bids, RFPs, and purchase orders for goods, equipment, and services in compliance with purchasing regulations. Maintains inventory and purchasing records, researches suppliers, assists with negotiations, prepares reports, ensures audit-ready documentation, and works with users to ensure adherence to purchasing policies and procedures. May also oversee departmental HR functions, including recruitment, training, performance management, and staff development. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) by Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) required or
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) by American Purchasing Society (APS) required or
Basic Texas Purchaser by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts required or
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
1 year of procurement/payables experience required
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.

Responsibilities

Maintains replenishment, billing and data integrity for inventory database for the UT Supply Mall
Prepares and issues of Invitation to Bids and Request for Proposals.
Plans and conducts negotiations under the supervision to the eProcurement Contract Administrator.
Researches and identifies qualified suppliers.
Executes purchase orders for goods, capital equipment, and services under the instruction of the eProcurement Contract Administrator.
Maintains appropriate documentation of purchase order file for auditing.
Prepares reports on a routine and ad-hoc basis to provide information of purchase order activities.
Interacts on routine schedule with users to insure that all purchasing policies and procedures are followed.
Prepares and executes purchase orders for goods, capital equipment, and services.
Maintains appropriate documentation of purchase order files for auditing purposes.
Prepares reports on a routine and ad-hoc basis to provide information of purchase order activities.
Interacts on routine schedule with users to insure that all purchasing policies and procedures are followed.
Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
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)
Awesome 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