The University of Texas System Administration
JOB DESCRIPTION
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The University of Texas System Administration JOB DESCRIPTION |
Effective Date: March 1, 1999 |
| Job Title | Buyer |
| Job Code Number | 9648 |
| FLSA Category | Exempt |
| Job Purpose | To procure goods and services for the University of Texas System. |
| Education and experience required including training, registration, and licensure. | Associate degree with a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience. Ability to obtain State of Texas Purchasing certification will be required. |
| Supervision provided to others. | Yes |
Job Functions |
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Number |
Description |
1. |
Procure goods and services. |
2. |
Educate employees concerning state purchasing rules and regulations. |
3. |
Maintain knowledge of purchasing practices, including state and university rules and regulations, purchasing methods, contract laws, and negotiations. |
4. |
Coach teammates, helping them develop purchasing knowledge and skills. |
5. |
Support the account services team. |
This job description in no way states or implies that
these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties
necessary for the effective operation of the department. Any qualifications to be
considered as
equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Human Resources.
| This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. |