Buyer - Sourcing Specialist External posting Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/Professional

*Pay Range: *$50,000.00 - $55,000.00

JOB SUMMARY:  

The primary focus of this position is to author and conduct complex competitive solicitation processes (RFPs, Bids, etc.). This position will also support and perform day-to-day Purchasing functions. This is an in-person role based at the SVSU main campus. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the department's sourcing strategy expert and primary lead on RFP and competitive bidding activity.  Demonstrate expertise with respect to all procurement concepts, tools, and techniques for obtaining best value for the University while maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Work in a consultative manner with internal and external University stakeholders to promote product research and guide the development of appropriate specifications to facilitate an effective competitive solicitation process for the procurement of goods and services.
• Determine internal customer expectations, author & distribute bids and request for proposals, accurately analyze & provide summary results of bids or proposals, make sound recommendations, and generate desirable outcomes that deliver optimum value for the University and meet or exceed the needs of the project stakeholders.
• Review, redline and negotiate University preferred contractual terms and conditions to align with University's best interests and assure compliance with legal requirements.
• Analyze University utilization and consumption patterns to identify opportunities to consolidate and leverage campus buying power.  Work in cooperation with University stakeholders to standardize best practices and products for the purpose of selecting strategic partners that will yield savings, efficiencies, and enhanced product and service quality.
• Communicate with and advise the campus community regarding approved purchasing procedures and practices.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of software procurement complexities, and guide members of the campus community through the software procurement and renewal processes.
• Develop proficiency with University procurement systems and accurately explain the use of these systems to University stakeholders.
• Support purchase requisition review, editing, and PO processing as needed.
• Maintain appropriate vendor relationships.  Communicate with external partners to assure timely delivery of goods and services as well as rectify shipping errors, damages, and returns for credit.
• Assist with the training of University stakeholders regarding procurement best practices, purchasing policies & procedures, preferred contract terms and conditions, and procurement technology systems.
• Cross functional training on all procurement functions will be a requirement of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to Associate Director of Purchasing; may also receive supervision from higher levels of management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in related field.

Three to five years of work experience in a procurement, legal/para-legal or other field directly related to the essential duties & responsibilities specified.

Detailed, accurate, and grammatically correct written & oral English language communication ski