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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Departmental Buyer in AUSTIN, Texas
Performs highly advanced purchasing and procurement work. Oversees purchasing activities for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services following established University and State guidelines. Serves as departmental buyer and procurement resource for University Housing and Dining (UHD), including Facilities Maintenance, Building Services, Dining Operations, Apartments, Business Services, Residence Life, IT, and Human Resources. Establishes program goals and objectives related to purchasing and procurement activities. Reviews processes regularly to ensure efficiency and identifies opportunities for improvement. Continuously evaluates emerging technologies and tools to enhance purchasing workflows and drive operational effectiveness. Performs advanced contract administration work and participates in the execution and administration of contracts. Demonstrates substantial knowledge of University and State of Texas contract management and execution. Works with requestors to source vendors and manages the contract process from drafting to final execution. Provides clear and consistent written and verbal communication to requestors, vendors, and University purchasing and business contracts offices. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supports all purchasing functions as needed with primary responsibility for processing routine purchasing requests from UHD departments such as Business Services, Human Resources, Residence Life, Maintenance, Building Services, IT, and Dining Operations. Works independently and collaboratively with other Senior Departmental Buyer on purchasing functions to determine priorities, set timelines, and ensure compliance with University and State purchasing policies. Assists in providing guidance and support to Departmental Buyer as needed.Coordinates and/or develops and provides training to staff regarding purchasing and procurement practices and policies. Performs related functions as assigned.