Buyer - Procurement and Contracts - 105230

Buyer - Procurement and Contracts - 105230

University of West Florida

Application Deadline: June 24, 2024

Projected Start Date: July 22, 2024

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000

The University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Buyer in the Office of Procurement and Contracts. 

Responsibilities:

Reviews, evaluates, and processes up to the competitive solicitation threshold, requisitions and purchase order change requests while ensuring compliance with the University's Regulations and Policies. Assists with public bid preparation, evaluation meetings, and bid openings. Request and maintain certificates of insurance as needed. Processing of JIRA tickets for but not limited to general assistance inquiries, furniture purchases, restricted items, foundation approvals and account set ups. Provides administrative and clerical support to the P&C department when needed. Serves as one of the primary backup for the Program Coordinator, including but not limited to taking the incoming calls for the general Procurement line, sorting mail and distributing Pcards. Performs other duties and completes various special projects as assigned by the P&C Asst. Director & Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to complete moderately complex administrative work. Strong computer skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to plan and conduct meetings.

To Apply: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://jobs.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.  References will be contacted upon submission of this application.  An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process.  For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual who requires special accommodations to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting the UWF Human Resources Department at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to the Florida public records law.