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Senior Procurement Analyst-Senior Buyer (7739U)
University of California Berkeley
Senior Procurement Analyst-Senior Buyer (7739U)
University of California Berkeley
 Senior Procurement Analyst-Senior Buyer (7739U) At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: January 21, 2020 Departmental Overview STUDENT AFFAIRS OVERVIEW: The Division of Student Affairs at UC Berkeley is the gateway to all aspects of the student experience. From recruiting and enrolling; to feeding and housing; to leadership and development opportunities we put Berkeley's students first. We pride ourselves on our culture of care and the services we provide to students throughout their university journey. Our commitment to access, service, and engagement is helping to shape the lives of tomorrow's leaders. To learn more about the culture of UC Berkeley Student Affairs, please visit http://sa.berkeley.edu/gobig/staff For more information about the Division, please visit http://sa.berkeley.edu/we-are-student-affairs BUSINESS OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW: Our mission is We Serve those that Serve Students and we embody this mission by providing administrative services that benefit our clients so they can spend their time in direct service to students. We provide an extensive array of services including procurement, cashiering, accounts receivable/payable, event and travel management, facility services, safety, workstation ergonomics, imaging and mail services, project management and workforce planning for more than 3,381 employees. For more information about Business Operations, please visit http://sa.berkeley.edu/busops We are looking for a dynamic team member who embodies our aspirational culture to join a great workplace where staff trust the people they work with, take pride in what they do, and feel a sense of community in support of the student experience. Responsibilities This Senior Procurement Analyst position, as a procurement professional, will work closely with customers to anticipate and evaluate user needs based on past spend and future requirements. This position will ensure that University policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal laws and regulations relating to procurement are followed when conducting University business. The Purchasing unit oversees roughly $137 million in annual spend with 11500+ purchase orders processed under the direction of the supervisor and the Senior Procurement Analyst will provide guidance, training and serve as a procurement resource to their respective departments within the Division. The Senior Procurement Analyst will research, develop and issue Request for Quotes (RFQ's) and issue Request for Information (RFI's) or Request for Proposals (RFP's) for goods and services. The Senior Procurement Analyst will be actively engaged on work teams involved in continuous improvement efforts that affect how the division and campus conduct business. The position is expected to be creative and proactive in identifying new approaches and techniques to satisfy customer needs and expectations, to achieve greater process efficiency and to achieve cost savings. The Senior Procurement Analyst receives little instruction on day-to-day work, with general direction provided on purchasing assignments that are more complex or unique in nature. In turn, the Senior Procurement Analyst must use skills as a seasoned, experienced buyer professional with a full understanding of industry practices to resolve a wide range of issues that surface. The position will be expected to keep abreast of professional purchasing issues and changes by attending industry sponsored meetings, functions, product shows, seminars and participating in professional purchasing organizations such as National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) and the Institute of Supply Management (ISM). Furthermore, the successful candidate will be required to attain a Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification within 2 years if not already obtained. Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Salary & Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $80,000-$95,000/annually. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=4701&PostingSeq=1 Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-8f757814fd612d428db111079cb2636d
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About University of California Berkeley
The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus - envisioned as a "City of Learning" - was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.
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