Buyer, Senior

Posting Number req27402 Department Procure to Pay Operations Department Website Link Finance & Budget Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Senior Buyer position on the Procure to Pay team is part of Supply Chain Services within the Finance & Budget division. The person in this role manages all procurement activity for assigned commodities/services or university departments under a specific delegated authority. This roles is responsible for managing competitive bid processes for major contracts, negotiating contracts, acting as liaison between university departments and suppliers, and identifying potential new suppliers. The Senior Buyer is responsible for a working knowledge of Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), University, and Federal procurement policies which are applied as necessary to university requests. When you join the Finance & Budget organization, you become part of a smart, driven team that thrives on solving complex challenges. We align our business practices with the university’s priorities and cultivate talented teams who find purpose in creating simpler, more effective systems that drive institutional success. Our focus is clear: developing our people, transforming our work, and elevating our role. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site work at the Tucson campus with remote work flexibility. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. Duties & Responsibilities Process moderately complex purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for varied goods, materials, equipment, and services in accordance with institutional procurement policies and procedures. Maintain procurement documentation and records in institutional systems to support compliance with audit requirements, enable reporting and analysis, and provide documentation for current and future institutional needs. Coordinate formal solicitation requests for quotes (RFQs) by reviewing specifications with stakeholders, evaluating responses, and recommending awards in accordance with institutional and applicable regulatory requirements. Conduct market research and evaluate suppliers to identify sources, analyze pricing trends, assess performance, and recommend vendors that meet institutional standards for quality, value, delivery, and compliance. Negotiate and administer contracts and agreements for goods, materials, equipment, and services by reviewing terms,coordinating with stakeholders and institutional offices, and monitoring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards. Monitor contract performance and renewal requirements to coordinate timely renewals, address performance issues, and ensure continuity of services and compliance with contractual obligations. Coordinate procurement activities with internal departments and external stakeholders to assess needs, establish timelines, provide guidance on purchasing processes, and support institutional programs and operational objectives. Provide procurement guidance and training to departmental personnel and support staff on purchasing processes,contracting requirements, institutional policies, and system procedures to enhance procurement capabilities and compliance. Knowledge: ABOR procurement policies, university procurement policies and procedures, and how delegated purchasing authority and dollar thresholds work. Federal procurement requirements that apply when sponsored funds are used, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and, where applicable, FAR/DFARS flow-down clauses. Public-sector competitive solicitation…

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