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University of California, Santa Cruz

Buyer II
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Position Number: 803730
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Position Type: Business

University of California, Santa Cruz

Buyer II
Procurement Services

JOB #: 1606397

FULL TIME; CAREER
Starting Salary Range: $22.99-$25.38/hourly. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.

The work performed by a Buyer II consists primarily of soliciting quotations for and negotiating a medium volume of routine, standard, complex and specialized transactions of various commodities and services as assigned. Work is assigned from incoming electronic requisitions. The Buyer is responsible for all purchases awarded up to $100,000, with a financial approval delegation of up to $50,000.

The Buyer II determines the priority of incoming and current assignments and is responsible for every transaction assigned. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Purchasing Manager/Procurement Services Assistant Director. The nature of supervision from the Purchasing Manager includes specific transaction consultation, advice on drafting moderate to complex purchase orders, requests for quote, assistance in interpretation of contract language, and administrative policies and procedures. Works individually and with a team to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree, professional certification in related area, or 3+ years of experience in supply management, procurement or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess a knowledge and understanding of principles of general public procurement practices.

Demonstrated experience with procurement interrelationships involving requestors, administrative functions, buyer and receiving, disbursements, equipment management, surplus sales, common carriers, suppliers and transport brokers.

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people of varying education, experience, age and perspective so as to secure their understanding and cooperation.

Demonstrated experience in use of Microsoft suite of productivity applications with experience preparing spreadsheets for analytical purposes.

Position is open until filled; Initial Review Date: 05-18-2016

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit they must be submitted electronically via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site (http://jobs.ucsc.edu ) on or before the initial review date. Computers are available at the UCSC Staff Human Resources office located at 1201 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz. For further information or to request disability accommodation call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service 800-735-2922. The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.