Job Title

Buyer II

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Procurement & Disbursement Serv

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,194.85 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Provide senior level buyer duties involved in the purchase of goods and services, provide leadership to other buyers, and provide guidance and assistance to requisitioning departments.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day operation and support of the Office of Procurement, Contracts, & Reconciliation. Oversees complex purchases within specific commodity groupings to meet departmental needs for goods and services; establishes specifications, prepares or oversees the preparation of proposals, bids and purchase orders; and ensures proper documentation.

• Serves as a Lead Trainer for Office of Procurement, Contracts, & Reconciliations and the State of Texas HUB Program, FAMIS requisition entry, Exempt (E-Doc) Document and Limited Purchases Documents (L -Doc) and Departmental Receiving training. Currently serves as Technology Buyer for the University. Provide purchasing guidance and assist departments in developing specifications and scope of work for product and services.

• Review state and cooperative contracts for best pricing and value to the University. Conducts on-going research to remain apprised of the most current market trends and techniques to ensure the most cost-efficient purchases. Obtain necessary training and professional development.

• Attend and assist with HUB and other vendor forums and ensure compliance with HUB guidelines in processing purchase orders. Establish master agreements by working with departments on identifying opportunities for campus wide service and maintenance contracts.

• Attain and maintain state and national purchasing certifications and knowledge of PV, TAMUS, and state policies and procedures. Act as agent for PV Procurement Office with state and federal agencies, vendors, TAMUS System Administration, and the campus community.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience in procurement/purchasing.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• 'Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects

Special Requirements:

• A pplicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.

  Job Posting Close Date:

• 12/06/2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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