Buyer Senior

Working Title: Buyer Senior

State Role Title: Procurement Officer I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Finance

Department: 100222 - Procurement

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Beginning Review Date: 04/18/2024

Specify Range or Amount: $49,000 - $53,040

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? Yes. This successful candidate must complete a statement of personal economic interest prior to their first day of employment.

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University Procurement Services is accepting applications for a professional Buyer Senior. Salary will be dependent upon the qualifications of the successful applicant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Provide efficient and responsive customer service in facilitating the purchase of goods and services that meet the needs of the university
-Facilitate purchases according to applicable laws and policies/procedures
-Negotiate term contracts and various agreements, serve as vendor advocate to increase total vendor base of the university which includes providing opportunity and education to small, woman and minority owned businesses
-Conduct research to ensure appropriate knowledge of potential contracts, products and vendors and provide advice, guidance and interpretation assistance to campus departments in regard to contracts and purchases.

Qualifications:

-Be highly proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, have a high technical aptitude
-Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
-Detail oriented
-Extremely organized
-Maintain confidentiality

Additional Considerations:
-Professional Buyer Certification or the ability to obtain after hire
-Technical writing experience and use of web based systems
-Have experience in data analysis/market research
-Demonstrate professionalism at all times
-Possess project management skills
-Demonstrate ethical reasoning and be adaptable to change
-Possess strong interpersonal skills to maintain a high functioning team dynamic
-Negotiation skills

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.