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Buyer II

Employer
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Location
San Antonio TAMUSA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job location: San Antonio TAMUSA


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-11-10
Req: R-033861
Job Title

Buyer II

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Procurementt Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,042.67 monthly

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Buyer II, under general supervision, performs moderately complex duties with the purpose of obtaining supplies, equipment, and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Procures goods and services. Solicits and evaluates bids.
  • Prepares specifications for purchases.
  • Issues purchase orders according to proper policies and procedures.
  • Interviews sales representatives and evaluates vendor performance.
  • Provides technical guidance to ensure compliance with professional and departmental standards.
  • Assists departments in obtaining information on requested products and in the preparation of purchase specifications.
  • Maintains documentation of buying transactions.
  • Reviews and monitors incoming requisitions, confirming orders.
  • Assists in policy and procedural compliance issues.
  • Service as a resource in solving customer or vendor problems.
  • Researches discrepancies and report findings.
  • Prepares local bid invitations.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Experience - Two years of related experience in procurement/purchasing.

Knowledge of- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of standard business terms and arithmetic.

Ability to - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to provide exacting accuracy in all phases of work.

Physical Requirements - Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others
This position generally does not supervise employees.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • Please make sure to provide the following documents:

    1) Application

    2) Cover Letter to include three professional references

    3) Resume

    For detailed instructions on how to apply for any positions on our website, please use the following link:

    http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

    Make sure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

    Once your application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.

    Summary of Employee Benefits

    http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/hr/summary-of-employees-benefits-2019.pdf

    In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Organization

TAMUSA pic1Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university that reflects the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio in 2009, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering high-quality, affordable education.

From fall 2008 to fall 2017, enrollment has grown 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic. Approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.

TAMUSA pic3Since becoming president of A&M-SA in 2015, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has forged an audacious strategic plan for the University to fulfill its mission and bring to life its core values while achieving several important goals, including becoming a national model for student and academic success.

Through the University’s 26 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology and cyber security, criminology and biology. A&M-SA equips students with the knowledge, marketable skills and high-impact educational experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.

With unprecedented enrollment growth, small classes, flexible schedules and in-demand degrees, A&M-SA is making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and beyond.TAMUSA pic2

Fast Facts:

  • A&M-SA offers the lowest undergraduate tuition among four-year universities in San Antonio: $8,216 average cost per year (tuition and fees for spring and fall semesters for 15 credit hours/semester)
  • A&M-SA is a Military EmbracingTM university; 1 in 6 of our students is military connected (veterans, active-duty, spouses or dependents)
  • The National Security Agency (NSA) designated A&M-SA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the year 2022. This prestigious designation puts the University among a select group of institutions nationwide meeting rigorous federal standards.
  • 20:1 student to teacher ratio

Accreditation

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, call 404-679-4500 or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of A&M-SA.

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