Senior Departmental Buyer

Perform purchasing for the UTCS department as part of the purchasing team. Respond to requests, assist with requestor and vendor questions, and carry out purchases in collaboration with accounting and purchasing staff. Create and process purchase orders, UT Market orders, and purchases with departmental procurement card. Support department Procard holders. Reconcile and prepare monthly Procard payments. Maintain accurate and up to date records and documentation. Order, maintain, and track departmental office supplies, including copier and printer supplies. Provide timely updates to requestors and vendors. This position will focus on food purchase orders, Procard purchasing, and purchases from other UT departments, and will assist with and act as a backup for other purchase types not specified above.Facilitate the onboarding of new vendors. Prepare and submit required Purchasing forms. Serve as liaison between the department, University Purchasing Office, and vendors to fulfill procurement needs. Communicate effectively and quickly to solve problems, resolve issues, and facilitate purchase completion. Work with Accounting team to ensure accuracy of accounts and charges.Create and maintain guidelines/SOPs, FAQs, forms, and other materials for the department related to purchasing, agreements, and receiving. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and university policies and procedures. Inform and train students, faculty, and staff on purchasing procedures and requirements.Act as a backup and provide additional support for Receiving, including backup supervision to student employees. Contribute to the effective functioning of the Finance and Administration team and the department and to a positive workplace climate.Other related functions as assigned.