Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer

This position is currently hybrid with a requirement to be onsite once per week or based on departmental need The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500 - $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Procurement Analyst 3 performs increasingly complex purchasing duties, according to prescribed policies, procedures and/or defined instructions in a cost effective, ethical, efficient, timely professional manner within a customer-service oriented environment. The Procurement Analyst 3 conducts formal bids and increasingly complex purchasing negotiations; purchases common goods and services and custom products/services to complex, difficult and highly technical transactions valued up to $50,000 or delegated authority in response to campus needs. The Procurement Analyst 3 also performs, assists with orders valued at all dollar levels and above their signature authority, in coordination with or under the specific or general direction. Purchases include a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment and services across many commodity areas. Also provides participation in Strategic Sourcing initiatives. This Purchasing position covers a wide spectrum of commodities for supporting Research, Teaching and Auxiliary Enterprise functions. The Procurement Analyst 3 will work with campus departments in support of the delivery of a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment and services across many commodity areas. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.\n \nRegularly communicates with the organization's customers, reduces risk to the University by ensuring departmental compliance with procurement policy, works in conjunction with end-users to develop specifications for RFQs, assists in implementation of organizational or systemwide agreements, manages demand against agreements, makes recommendations regarding new supply sources; champions use of a diverse supply base, as appropriate.Responsible for service negotiations, ensuring vendor accountability through precise scope definition, creating Purchasing Agreements for a broad spectrum of service categories. Assists Central Human Resources with the management, maintenance and reporting for Covered Services, as well as the Independent Contractor process.Drafts and executes purchase orders, utilizing standard terms and conditions for materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Drafts Request for Quotations (RFQs), including specifications and terms and conditions.Interprets and applies University policies and procedures.Writes sole source justifications and bases for award documents.Develops advanced spreadsheets and other documentation to support analysis.Negotiates with supplier for lower prices and better terms, develops new supply sources to address supply base inadequacies, as needed, and resolves supplier performance issues.Performs cost analyses and reviews terms and conditions for appropriateness. Makes awards based on cost and specification requirements.Documents interpretations of processes, policies, and procedures for edification of customers and suppliers.Evaluates sole source justifications for appropriateness.Provides analysis for complex purchasing projects.May supervise purchasing assistants, lower level buyers, or other administrative staff.Acquires and maintains a basic technical understanding of commonly purchased products.Participates in professional development and training.\n \nAnalytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options.Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of contracts.Strong level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software.Ability to maintain accurate records.Ability to work well under pressure, organize and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.RFQ development and evaluation skills and experience.Demonstrated effective negotiation skills.Ability to present public presentations and/or preparations for same.Ability to effectively collaborate and function in a team environment.Strong skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, etc.).Knowledge of organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs.Knowledge of UC policy & procedure.Knowledge of Public Purchasing Code.\n \nRFQ development and evaluation skills and experience. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options. Ability to work well under pressure, organize and prioritize work with frequent interruptions. Ability to present public presentations and/or preparations for same. Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of contracts. Ability to maintain accurate records. Demonstrated effective negotiation skills. Ability to effectively collaborate and function in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Strong level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software.Knowledge of Public Purchasing Code. Strong skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, etc.). Knowledge of UC policy & procedure. Knowledge of organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs.