Job Title
Buyer I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Administrative Services Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)
As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking a Buyer I, who under supervision, performs entry-level, standard purchasing duties required to obtain goods and services for the Agencies (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory) in accordance with all State, Federal, System, and Agency regulations and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Perform entry level procurement of goods and services in the e-procurement system.
Provide customer service support to department and unit personnel with procurement related issues.
Receive and review departmental purchase requisitions to determine the appropriate procurement method; competitive bid, sole source negotiation, state contracts, group purchasing contract, etc.
Prepare specifications for purchases and issue purchase orders according to proper policies and procedures.
Solicit, review, tabulate, and award Invitation to Bids (ITBs) according to proper policies and procedures. Develop specifications and create a bidder list that includes Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) vendors.
Post ITBs and award information to applicable sites, including the ESBD and LBB Contract Management System.
Ensure accuracy of purchases and maintains documentation of buying transactions according to State, Federal, System, and Agency guidelines.
Establish and maintain good vendor relations.
Assist Director of Procurement and other procurement staff with preparing specifications, bid invitations, and related documents, solicitations, and evaluation of bids.
Assist with major/special projects, training, reporting, HUB requirements, contract administration, document management, the e-procurement system and other databases.
Attend continuing education and professional development opportunities in procurement as necessary to stay up to date on policies, regulations, rules, and laws.
Travel, including overnight travel, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of standard business terms and arithmetic.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to travel overnight as required
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Possess or have ability to obtain or complete the State of Texas, Basic Texas Purchaser Course within six months of employment. Possess or have ability to obtain or complete the CTCD (Certified Texas Contract Developer) within 12 months of employment.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
List of references
Certifications/ additional documentation
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.