Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position is responsible for the Departments purchases and contracts. Negotiates purchases and contracts and acts as a liaison with vendors.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Consults with department personnel on orders/purchases to be placed and meet their needs in providing requested information or resolving problems.
• Receives quotations and secures bids.
• Maintains established departmental and University policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety standards.
• Recommends purchasing objectives to Business Manager.
• Maintains reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Oversees inventory and its control.
• Establishes and approves sources of materials and supplies.
• Acts as resource to department personnel in matters such as purchasing procedures, product detail, contracts, legal matters.
• Assists in developing departmental budgets.
• Assists in review and approval of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Collaborates with Accounting Assistant regarding various types of purchase orders and payment of invoices.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Purchasing Agent Or Purchasing Manager (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Accounting, Business Law, Business Management, Code of Federal Regulations, Contract Negotiations, Federal Funding, Procurement Purchasing, Purchase Negotiations, Purchasing Experience

Grade

G09

Salary Range

$45,600.00 - $75,300.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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