Senior Buyer

Job description

Department: Fiscal Services Classification: Procurement Officer 2: Job Category: Classified Staff: Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA: Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible: Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Pay Band: 05: Salary: Salary range $87,000 - $94,250, commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes: Financial Background Check: Yes: About the Department: The Purchasing Department's mission is to support the University by purchasing goods and services in the most strategic manner. The department takes the lead in procurement activities and conducts research on behalf of end users. Objectives include procuring items at reasonable costs, using appropriate quality standards, adding value through negotiation, and complying with laws and regulations. About the Position: Conduct the most complex agency procurement actions for a diverse portfolio of complex and technical goods and services, frequently in excess of $100,000. Independently oversee strategic sourcing activities within assigned commodities to ensure that the best value is realized. Provide prompt, accurate, and responsive procurement support...