Posting Number: S06105P Department: Procurement Salary Range: $69,000 - $76,000, Depending on Qualifications Pay Basis: Monthly Position Status: Regular full-time Location: Richardson Job Description: The Senior Buyer position assists campus departments and the University in purchasing goods and services in order to secure Best Value. This position also ensures purchases are in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets. Other responsibilities include the oversight of the work of other Buyers and the allocation of pending work, as swell as creating and managing high dollar bids and Requests For Proposals. This position also delivers briefs, updates and reports were required. It also assists with developing creative and innovative procurement process designs and solutions and with leveraging existing technology. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Industrial or educational experience, with at least one year in the Buyer II level or comparable outside experience. Must have a working knowledge of contracts. Must be proficient in Federal SBA , State Purchasing and HUB laws ; OGC and Board of Regents policies. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and a minimum of FIVE years of progressively responsible procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Higher Education experience a PLUS . Must have a working knowledge of procurement. Proficient in Federal SBA , State Purchasing and HUB laws. Important Message: 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .