University of California, Riverside · 1 day ago
Procurement Analyst 4
The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Procurement Analyst 4 to perform complex purchasing duties in a customer-service oriented environment. This role focuses on sourcing and managing supplier relationships while conducting formal bids and leading purchasing negotiations.
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Responsibilities
Perform complex purchasing duties according to prescribed policies, procedures, and/or defined instructions in a cost-effective, ethical, efficient, timely, and professional manner
Operate within a customer-service oriented environment, with a strategic focus on Facilities Purchase Orders; including equipment and hardware, software and services for the Information Technology Services group
Responsible for Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and Stakeholder Management
Perform complex procurement for other commodities as assigned when needed
Act as a primary liaison to internal business partners, responsible for conducting formal bids, managing supplier performance, and leading complex purchasing negotiations
Manage purchases of common goods and services as well as custom products to complex, difficult, and highly technical transactions valued at $75,000–$100,000 in response to campus needs
Transact orders valued well over $75,000–$100,000 in coordination with or under the general direction of the C.P.O
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
6 - 10 years of related experience
Full knowledge of the purchasing function
Ability to perform cost analysis and planning for major commodities
Ability to communicate complex information to others verbally and in writing
Ability to read, interpret, develop, and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts
Strong negotiating skills
Advanced level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software
Current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position
Preferred
Advanced skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.)
Knowledge of UC procurement policies, the organization's departments and operations and Federal Acquisition Regulations
Procurement experience in a Higher Ed, or Public Purchasing organization
Advanced skills in procurement strategy, Strategic sourcing, stakeholder management and Supplier Relationship management
Benefits
Employee Benefits Overview
Company
University of California, Riverside
Two Nobel laureates. Member of the Association of American Universities. Second in the nation for social mobility.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2019-04-15Grant· $2.5M
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