Buyer

Under general supervision, performs purchasing duties in support of department functions. Primary responsibilities are the review of requisitions for appropriateness and policy compliance in order to issue purchase orders, and also to purchase by bid, moderate to large supplies & equipment in conformance with purchasing policy. "The budgeted salary range for this Buyer position is $39,000 to $45,000 annually dependent on skills and experience."

• Ability to understand intermediate purchasing policy and principles.

• Familiarity with computers and on line purchasing systems or equivalent.

• Strong communication skills. Knowledge of purchasing electronic systems.

• Excellent keyboarding and data entry accuracy.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with individuals internal and external to the organization in an effective, courteous, and productive manner.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.

• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet established guidelines.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently in the completion of assigned tasks.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years purchasing or related experience.

• Some college preferred.