Procurement Analyst 4

The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 4 is $84,100 - $154,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $84,100 - $117,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Procurement Analyst 4 performs complex purchasing duties according to prescribed policies, procedures, and/or defined instructions in a cost-effective, ethical, efficient, timely, and professional manner. This role operates within a customer-service oriented environment, with a strategic focus on Facilities Purchase Orders; including equipment and hardware, software and services for the Information Technology Services group. Responsible for Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and Stakeholder Management. Buyer will also perform complex procurement for other commodities as assigned when needed. The incumbent acts as a primary liaison to internal business partners, responsible for conducting formal bids, managing supplier performance, and leading complex purchasing negotiations. This role manages purchases of common goods and services as well as custom products to complex, difficult, and highly technical transactions valued at $75,000–$100,000 in response to campus needs. The incumbent will also transact orders valued well over $75,000–$100,000 in coordination with or under the general direction of the C.P.O. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

experience

6 - 10 years of related experience.

Required

• Occasional Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

required

Required

Strong negotiating skills. Ability to communicate complex information to others verbally and in writing. Ability to perform cost analysis and planning for major commodities. Advanced level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software. Ability to read, interpret, develop, and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts. Full knowledge of the purchasing function.

• Full knowledge of the purchasing function.

Required