Buyer, Senior (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

8h • $53,039 - $66,299 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is part of the Procure to Pay team within Supply Chain Services in the Finance & Budget division. The role manages procurement activity for assigned commodities, services, or university departments under delegated authority. It manages competitive bid processes for major contracts, negotiates contracts, liaises between university departments and suppliers, and identifies potential suppliers. The Senior Buyer applies knowledge of Arizona Board of Regents, University, and federal procurement policies to university purchasing requests.

This position has a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site work at the Tucson campus with remote work flexibility. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE, with 40 hours worked per week. The posted annual salary range is $53,039–$66,299.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of ABOR and university procurement policies and procedures, delegated purchasing authority, and dollar thresholds.
• Knowledge of federal procurement requirements for sponsored funds, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and applicable FAR/DFARS flow-down clauses.
• Knowledge of public-sector competitive solicitation methods, contract law fundamentals, supplier diversity and sustainability considerations, procurement and financial systems, and public records, ethics, and conflict-of-interest requirements.
• Ability to develop and manage solicitations, evaluate bids and proposals, document award decisions, and negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Ability to review and redline contracts, identify and escalate legal or risk issues, conduct cost, price, and spend analysis, and research and qualify suppliers.
• Clear written communication, including preparation of solicitations, award justifications, and policy explanations.
• Ability to manage concurrent procurements, maintain accurate audit files, and use procurement systems and data to track contracts, savings, and compliance.
• Ability to interpret and apply ABOR, university, and federal policy; exercise independent judgment within delegated authority; advise departments while maintaining compliance; and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve disputes or performance issues, maintain integrity and impartiality, work across a large decentralized organization, and learn new categories, regulations, and systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Process moderately complex purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for goods, materials, equipment, and services in accordance with institutional procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain procurement documentation and records in institutional systems to support audit compliance, reporting, analysis, and institutional needs.
• Coordinate formal requests for quotes by reviewing specifications with stakeholders, evaluating responses, and recommending awards in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct market research and evaluate suppliers, including analyzing pricing trends, assessing performance, and recommending vendors based on quality, value, delivery, and compliance.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and agreements by reviewing terms, coordinating with stakeholders and institutional offices, and monitoring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Monitor contract performance and renewal requirements, coordinate timely renewals, address performance issues, and support continuity of services and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate procurement activities with internal departments and external stakeholders to assess needs, establish timelines, explain purchasing processes, and support institutional programs and objectives.
• Provide procurement guidance and training to departmental personnel and support staff on purchasing processes, contracting requirements, institutional policies, and system procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

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