Description:

Responsible for purchase of goods and services of a complex and technical nature for the University. Review and analyzes purchase requisitions, proposals, and bids.

1. Process and approve complex purchases within a specific commodity grouping to meet departmental needs for goods and services; establishes specifications, prepares proposals, reviews bids, and ensures proper documentation.

2. Audit for contract compliance to identify and pro-actively manage problems and resolve issues.

3. May serve as agent for UH Purchasing Department with state and federal agencies, vendors, UH System Administration, and the campus community.

4. Provides guidance and assistance to requisitioning's departments regarding purchases; act as a liaison between vendors and departments for order status, procurement procedures, and problem resolutions.

5. Maintains awareness of most current market trends and techniques to ensure the most cost-efficient purchases.

6. May provide guidance to clerical support staff.

7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.