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Type of Position: Procurement, Inventory

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock\'s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state\'s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: Card Services

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Summary of Job Duties: The buyer is responsible for processing the procurement of all commodities and services. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and / or Experience

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of experience in merchandising or a related field, including one year in a purchasing environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews travel and purchase requested for compliance with DFA and state procurement regulations: processes orders in an automated procurement system; manages placement of purchase orders with vendors, including quote and/ or contact documentation.
• Reviews purchase requests to determine need for term contacts; develops new contracts and /or prepares history sheet and product specifications; determines appropriate list of bidders for products; and notifies potential bidders.
• Interviews and works closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products.
• Negotiates prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
• Prepares specifications for competitive bids and competitive sealed bids; manages bid openings, evaluation criteria, and vendor list; receives and evaluates bids to determine lowest bid and delivery requirements within cost limit; and awards bids.
• Examines, selects, orders, and purchases merchandise at most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity specification requirements, and other factors.
• Expedites and reviews purchase order invoices, return of merchandise, and shipment.
• Maintains vendor ordering accounts for office supplies on the Internet and in an automated procurement system.
• Maintains requisition and purchase orders in an automated procurement system for all documentation necessary for the related purchase order.
• Audits and scans documents for the procurement card and travel card program. Prepares information from an automated system for generated reports, as required.

Desired Knowledges, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing principles, procedures, and methods.
• Knowledge of state and university purchasing laws and regulations.
• Ability to research and draft clear, concise, and competitive purchasing specifications and evaluate product acceptability and/or quality.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and systematic procurement records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with purchasing agents/officials, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $39,675

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Mary Worthy, Asst. Director of Cards Services, 501-916-5725

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University\'s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Lifting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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