Buyer, Technology, Purchasing Services, Administration & Finance
On-siteMain, Wales, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Execute and coordinate purchasing transactions for technology-related goods and services, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with University policies. Prepare and review purchase orders and related documentation, including those below formal bid thresholds, while applying competitive purchasing requirements and supplier selection rationale. Coordinate contract-related activities such as renewals, amendments, and purchase order changes within established frameworks. Support the review and routing of technology-related invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable and vendors. Provide day-to-day guidance to an Associate Buyer, gradually delegating routine transactional work as proficiency develops. Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve procurement issues and identify process improvements. Maintain accurate documentation to support audit readiness and internal reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, information technology, finance, or a related field
- Four (4) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related operational role
- Experience supporting technology-related purchasing activities
- Experience coordinating purchasing transactions, working with vendors, and supporting internal customers
- Experience in higher education or public sector procurement
- Familiarity with technology purchasing concepts, including software, hardware, maintenance, and subscription-based services
- Experience working in a shared services or centralized procurement environment
- Experience using eProcurement or financial systems
- Ability to review and guide purchasing work performed by less-experienced staff
- Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in higher education or public sector procurement
- Familiarity with technology purchasing concepts, including software, hardware, maintenance, and subscription-based services
- Experience working in a shared services or centralized procurement environment
- Experience using eProcurement or financial systems
- Ability to review and guide purchasing work performed by less-experienced staff
- Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
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