Buyer Job at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Temple University
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description - Buyer (21003630) **Job Description**

Buyer - ( 21003630 ) **Description**

The Buyer is responsible for preparing requests for bids/proposals, including reviewing detailed specifications, evaluating bid/proposal responses, and awarding purchase orders following purchasing policies and procedures. Also processes small-dollar procurement requests. Provide customer service to all University clients, including assistance in obtaining product information. Initiates and monitors departmental blanket orders and contracts to inform departments of percentage usage through the year.

Performs other duties as assigned.

**Required Education and Experience:**

Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**Required skills and abilities:**

*Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to use independent judgment.

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

*Proficiency in the use of computers, as well as word processing and spreadsheet software programs; particularly MS Word and MS Excel.

*Must be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

**Preferred** **:**

*Knowledge of electronic purchasing systems.

This position requires a background check.

This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphias mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the Universitys vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at:

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple Universitys Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

**Primary Location**

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Facilities Management **Job**

: Staff **Schedule**

: Full-time **Shift**

: Day Job **Employee Status**

: Regular

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Remote job, Shift work,

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