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Buyer Facilities
Job Description
Position Number:
101397Title:
BuyerFunctional Title:
Buyer FacilitiesCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
VPA-Procurement and Strategic SourcingCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is responsible for providing specialized and professional procurement services involving the solicitation preparation, management, award, and administration of contracts for small construction contracts and related services, commodities, maintenance, master orders, and other services as required, primarily for the University of Maryland College Park campus.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education (include licenses, certification, etc.):
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience can be substituted for the degree.
- Two years direct procurement experience may be substituted for each year of education
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional experience preferably inconstruction and facilities procurement/management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to negotiate prices and contract terms and conditions.
- Knowledge of various source selection methods.
- Demonstrated skills and ability to perform extensive computations on cost/price data analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine price reasonableness.
- Knowledge of procurement, work order management, and construction management applications and their use.
- Good dispute resolution and customer service skills.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
- Orientation and focus towards providing quality and timely procurement and contract administrative services.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an orientation towards teamwork and collaboration.
Additional Certifications:
Preferred:
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM); Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) Certified Public.
- Purchasing Officer (CPPO); Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB).
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Typical physical demands in an office setting/environment. Position will require occasional visits to construction sites.
Posting Date:
01/26/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
02/10/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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