Buyer/p-card Administrator

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite due to the nature of the position and university setting)
Processing commodity and service procurement
Managing purchase orders with vendors
Negotiating prices and discount terms
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Buyer/P-Card Administrator responsible for processing procurement of commodities and services in compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and two years of experience in merchandising or purchasing, with strong negotiation and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Buyer/P-Card Administrator is responsible for processing the procurement of all commodities and services, governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
  • This role involves reviewing purchase requests for compliance, managing purchase orders, negotiating with vendors, and preparing specifications for bids.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing an accessible, quality education and preparing students for leadership roles.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Buyer/P-Card Administrator responsible for processing procurement of commodities and services in compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and two years of experience in merchandising or purchasing, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Processing commodity and service procurement
  • Managing purchase orders with vendors
  • Negotiating prices and discount terms
  • Auditing procurement and travel card documents

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of state and university purchasing laws
  • Ability to research and draft specifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of experience in merchandising or related field
  • One year of experience in purchasing environment

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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