Senior Buyer

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWorks under minimal direction to plan, coordinate, and administer procurement activities of one or more major procurement sections of Purchasing Department and to provide support to the Purchasing Manager or assigned departments or categories for managing procurement activities. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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package to eligible employees. Our

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in relevant field. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years of progressively responsible procurement experience. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(CTPM) Cert TX Procurement Manager within 1-1/2 Yrs or %3Cbr%3E%0A(CTCD) CERT TEXAS CONTRACT DEVELOPER within 1-1/2 Yrs %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E May consider additional related years of experience in lieu of degree. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Prior experience in government procurement helpful. %3Cbr%3E%0A Jaggaer eProcurement and People Soft skills preferred. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EPlans, coordinates, and supervises organization and activities of one or more major procurement sections to ensure their efficient operation related to the purchasing process. Rotates commodity procurement

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to provide cross training for, and complete familiarity with, full range of commodities purchased for the university. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEnsures adherence to established policies and procedures as outlined in the Procurement and Contract Management Handbook. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EConsults with requesting departments for detailed information relating to specifications, time limitations, and sources and alternate sources of supply.%3Cbr /%3E%0AProvides explanation and interpretation of Purchasing Department policies and practices. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMaintains communication with end-user departments to provide user-friendly customer services and technical assistance to user departments regarding University purchasing procedures, guidelines and procurement portal navigation. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAccesses Automated Purchasing System (Jaggaer and PeopleSoft) to process department requisitions and inquire into accounting and receiving systems to track status of purchase orders. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMonitors procurements for determination of Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) opportunities and insurance compliance in accordance with contractual requirements. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssist in research and facilitate multiple procurement methods from which to select suppliers for competitive bidding, direct negotiations, and relationship building while planning and placing purchase orders in support of capital goods and services. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EFacilitates the sourcing of products, equipment, and services for UT Southwestern in collaboration with end-users, Group Purchasing Organizations, Strategic Sourcing, and Contracts Management in alliance with contract compliance and expense reduction initiatives. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECoordinates with end-users in preparation of procurement strategies. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollaborate with Management and Business Analysts to make recommendations on improvements to internal processes. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECompile information and respond to internal and external audit requests. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrated ability to gather data, compile and analyze information, and prepare reports.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrated ability to provide information to staff in a way that maximizes productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees within the organization.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrated planning and problem solving/investigative skills as required to research inquiries related to job

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.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires exercise of considerable judgment in interpretation of policy and/or application of procedures and practices to work problems.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires personal contact outside department, which involves explanation of facts, policy, and procedures relating to procurement process.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires strong verbal and written communication.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEstablished computer skills, specifically familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams).%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EPhysical Requirements%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ETalking%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EWorking Conditions%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EOffice Setting%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cb%3ESalary Information%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%0ASalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/br%3E