Buyer II (Purchasing and Contracts)

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Procurement Contracts Manager, Buyer II (Purchasing and Contracts) position is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing and contract administration of Facilities & Campus Services.

Essential Functions

• Advertises and implements construction, consultant and services contracts for the Facilities & Campus Service Division.
• Assists departmental staff, consultants and campus wide staff with the State Requirements for contracting.
• Maintains, tracks, and records contract data information using word processing, database and spreadsheet software systems.
• Works in conjunction with the UPST (Unified Procurement Strategic Team) on contract administrative duties.
• Assists project managers in establishing project bid schedules and associated contract requirements.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of the state legal requirements for procurement contracts.
• Performs the purchasing data entry for the Division.
• Maintains central files : contract folder, bid book, payroll folder.
• Maintains proficiency in computer applications used by the Division for word processing and database management.
• Attend MCPPO training (Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official).
• Promotes and assures continuous improvement; establishes and maintains productive relationships with a full range of personnel that reflects a strong commitment to customer service.
• Process public records request.
• Review annual prevailing wage requirements.

Other Functions

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Work Schedule

Salary Information

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.