Buyer

Buyer

Job no: 527452
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Office Support, Biology/Life Sciences, Research/Scientific/Grants

Department: Institute of Molecular Biology
Classification: Buyer 3
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $42,480 - $64,836 annually / $20.42 - $31.17 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins
May 27, 2021

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a resume and cover letter with your online application.

Department Summary
The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a research institute that reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation. We are a growing institute with 21 labs and about 150 employees, including over 45 graduate students that train in our labs. We have an administrative structure which includes accounting, personnel, PI support, building management, and three service centers. Our annual budget is primarily from federal research and training grants.

Position Summary
The Buyer provides purchasing support to IMB researchers working in 21 labs and specialized facilities, including purchasing, receiving, and redistribution assistance. This position will conduct vendor and product research and the writing and review of detailed bid specifications. Additional responsibilities include receiving verbal, written, and email requests from research labs and offices purchasing large quantities of scientific equipment, lab supplies, and office supplies; resolving shipping, receiving, and billing discrepancies with vendors; negotiating reshipments, returns, and credits; and moving materials between labs, loading docks, or storage areas.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of purchasing experience which must include using purchasing practices, procedures, and techniques such as determining specifications, placing purchase orders, and processing requisitions;
  AND
  
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely-related field or three more years of relevant experience.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Ability to provide superior customer service.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office software, and familiarity with PC and Mac operating systems.
  
• Ability to prioritize workload while maintaining accuracy; ability to work under tight deadlines with competing priorities and frequent interruptions.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/527452/buyer
  
  jeid-3a39ac77a0dd064093abf19d9ce49945