**Buyer**

Location: Dallas , TX Job Number: 616398

Category: Professional & Executive

Posting Date: February 9, 2022

Responsibilities Benefits Working at UTSW Responsibilities With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where youll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

**Job Summary**

The Buyer works under minimal direction to plan, coordinate, and administer procurement activities of one or more major procurement sections of Purchasing Department and to provide support to the Purchasing Manager or assigned departments or categories for managing procurement activities.

Must be able to demonstrate communication, negotiation and analytical skills to interact with supplying vendors,...

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where youll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

**Job Summary**

The Buyer works under minimal direction to plan, coordinate, and administer procurement activities of one or more major procurement sections of Purchasing Department and to provide support to the Purchasing Manager or assigned departments or categories for managing procurement activities.

Must be able to demonstrate communication, negotiation and analytical skills to interact with supplying vendors, customers and department team members. A thorough understanding of purchasing, inventory control, contract, shipping, receiving, and accounts payable functions, regulations, policies and procedures. Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills and be able to work effectively with others.

**Job Duties**

* Plans, coordinates, and supervises organization and activities of one or more major procurement sections to ensure their efficient operation related to the purchasing process. Rotates commodity procurement responsibilities to provide cross training for, and complete familiarity with, full range of commodities purchased for the university.

* Ensures adherence to established policies and procedures as outlined in the Procurement and Contract Management Handbook.

* Consults with requesting departments for detailed information relating to specifications, time limitations, and sources and alternate sources of supply. Provides explanation and interpretation of Purchasing Department policies and practices.

* Maintains communication with end-user departments to provide user-friendly customer services and technical assistance to user departments regarding University purchasing procedures, guidelines and procurement portal navigation.

* Accesses Automated Purchasing System (Jaggaer and PeopleSoft) to process department requisitions and inquire into accounting and receiving systems to track status of purchase orders.

* Monitors procurements for determination of Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) opportunities and insurance compliance in accordance with contractual requirements.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

**Experience and Education**

* High School graduation or equivalent required.

* Prior purchasing experience preferred.

* Bachelor's Degree is desired in a relevant field.

* Established computer skills, specifically familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams).

* Jaggaer eProcurement, and People Soft skills preferred.

* Must have the following certification: Certified Texas Contract Developer (C.T.C.D.). If not already certified, must obtain certification as outlined above within eighteen (18) months of employment.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Benefits **Health Benefits**

* PPO and ACO Options

* 100% Coverage for Preventative Health ? No Co-Pay

* Tobacco-Free Incentives

* Generous Prescription Drug Plan

* 3 Options for Dental Coverage

* 2 Options for Vision Coverage

* Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

**Retirement Plan**

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

* The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting

* Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary

* Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary

* Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting

* Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary

* Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary

* Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity

* Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

**PTO Benefits**

* 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1

* 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation

* 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

**Other Benefits**

* On-Site Day Care

* Employee Discount Program

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Long-Term Disability Coverage

* Short-Term Disability Coverage

* Voluntary Group Life Coverage

* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

**Bring Your A Game.**

It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges youll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. Thats true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.

Denise Anderson

GME Coordinator I I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because theres opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.