Buyer 1 or 2

BUYER 1

50%-Prepares & awards bids & non-competitive purchase orders for a variety of goods & services needed/used by LSU, as well as maintenance contracts & repairs on same. Determines appropriate course of action/procurement methodology including, but not limited to, competitive bids, sole source acquisitions, RFPs, direct negotiations, etc. Reviews and prioritizes dept requisitions/requests in accordance with approved guidelines; initiates change-orders; identifies proper commodity code(s) for requisitioned items. Troubleshoots order issues with suppliers. Reviews & negotiates agreements & contracts and prepares for Asst, Assoc. or AVP's signature. 

10%-Monitors contracts for compliance with Federal, State & University rules & regulations & guidelines. Performs an audit function to insure compliance with purchasing rules & regulations by user departments. Maintains records, prepares reports and/or correspondence related to contracts. Purchase order approval authority up to $50,000.

10%- Provides close regulatory supervision over departments by providing direction, training & guidance to department personnel in problem resolution concerning contracts or projects & explanation of current procurement laws, policies & procedures which includes reviewing decisions, countersigning decisions, rejecting inaccurate decisions, and requiring deadlines & priorities.

10%-Participates in pre-bid conferences with the user departments & supplier community for the purpose of gaining both end-user & supplier input, explaining bid & contract requirements & correcting possible ambiguities.

10%: Participates in planning, organizing & conducting workshops & seminars to inform University personnel of the proper procedures for contracts.

5%: Assists Assistant/Associate Directors and/or AVP of Procurement & Property Management on specific projects and other contracts as directed.

5%: Researches for new sources of supply; locates and contacts suppliers; communicates with suppliers to stay current with industry developments. Performs other duties as required.

60%-Reviews, examines and determines need for (and adequacy of) requisitioned items and approves requests and/or makes appropriate recommendation to purchase. Determines that specs are adequate. prepares and awards bids & non-competitive purchase orders for a variety of goods/services needed by LSU. Negotiates services, base agreements and contracts. Determines appropriate course of action/procurement methodology including, but not limited to, competitive bids, sole source acquisitions, RFPs, etc. Performs duties of Buyer I. Reviews & negotiates agreements and contracts and prepares for Asst., Assoc. or AVP's signature.

10%- Performs both mathematical and subjective analysis and decision-making through the presence of journeyman level procurement duties. Monitors contracts for compliance with Federal, State and University riles, regulations, guidelines and revised statutes. Reviews and negotiates agreements and contracts and prepares for Asst, Assoc or AVP's signature. Maintains records, prepares reports and/or correspondence related to contracts. Purchase order approval authority up to $75,000.

10%- Provides oral and written interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, policies, standards and procedures to agency personnel and suppliers. Provides close regulatory supervision over departments by providing direction, training and guidance to department personnel in problem resolution concerning contracts or projects and explanation of current laws, policies and procedures which includes reviewing decisions, countersigning decisions, rejecting inaccurate decisions, and requiring deadlines and priorities. Key player in training of Buyer I role. 

10%- Participates in pre-bid conferences with the user departments and vendor community for the purpose of gaining both end-user and supplier input, explaining bid and contract requirements and correcting possible ambiguities. Participates in planning, organizing and conducting workshops and seminars to inform University personnel of the proper procedures for contracts. Participates in the development of procurement policies and procedures. 

5%-Assists Assistant/Associate Directors and/or AVP of Procurement and Property Management on specific projects and other contracts as directed.

5%-Researches for new sources of supply; locates and contacts vendors and suppliers; communicates with suppliers to stay current with industry developments. Performs other duties as required.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.