Buyer (Temporary Position)

Position Number 8102857

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name PURCHASING

Location Code PURCHASING (04510A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties And Responsibilities

The Buyer conducts the procurement of goods, materials, equipment, supplies, and services for Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ). Additionally, provides excellent customer service to Stakeholders throughout the procurement process, including researching Suppliers, evaluating market pricing, and tracking spend. This role will end on September 30, 2027.

• Communicates with requesters and suppliers to facilitate procurement of goods, materials, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Evaluates market pricing to obtain the best value for LUC relative to cost, quality, and delivery.
• Researches and identifies potential Suppliers, solicits Proposals, and recommends Sources.
• Processes and places Purchase Orders using an ERP system (Lawson) through established processes.
• Reconciles and maintains documentation to ensure compliance with LUC’s Policies, including the University Contract Policy, the Purchasing Policy, the Capital Expenditure Policy, Grant and Gift Policies, and other Policies.
• Conducts training for LUC stakeholders on purchasing Policies and system utilization.
• Coordinates with internal Stakeholders (including Accounts Payable) to resolve invoicing issues.
• Reconciles Reports to ensure timely identification and resolution of invoicing or receiving issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two to four years of Purchasing experience.
• Experience placing Purchase orders in Infor Lawson.
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University.
  
  

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

• Use of common applications like Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, OneDrive) and searching the Internet.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 12/11/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $30.77 p/h

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $28.20 p/h

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

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