Auxiliary Services Buyer 2

Job ID
37091228

Category
Campus Administration and
Operations

Organization
Planning Budget & Administration

Department
Procurement
Services

Location
Riverside Area

Salary
$57,700 – $99,300

Date
Posted
2026-02-25T12:00:00.000Z

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM –
5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Other Information
Qalifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC
Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Auxiliary Services Buyer 2 reports to the Procurement Good
Supervisor and is part of a larger team within Central Procurement. The primary focus of this position is on Auxiliary Services and
encompasses all commodities that apply to that business unit. This position involves the application of professional purchasing skills and
concepts to manage assignments of moderate complexity that require the analysis of multiple procurement options. The Buyer is granted the
authority to make purchases within a moderate and pre-approved dollar limit, exercising judgment within defined practices to determine the
most effective methodology for acquiring common goods and services. This role focuses on problems of moderate scope where data analysis
requires a review of a variety of factors. Under supervision, the incumbent ensures that all duties are performed in a cost-effective,
ethical, and customer-service-oriented manner. The position is specifically responsible for the purchase of common goods and services valued
at $50,000 or less, while assisting with orders exceeding that amount under specific direction. These purchases encompass a broad spectrum
of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. The full salary range for the Auxiliary Services Buyer 2 is $57,700 – $99,300 annually.
However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $78,500 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as
education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. 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.

Requirements

Education Requirements

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

Experience

• 2 – 4 years of related experience.

Minimum
Requirements

Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of purchasing options. Some
knowledge of the organization’s departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs. Ability to communicate
effectively in writing and verbally. Working level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software. Ability
to read and interpret terms and conditions of basic contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

Analytical skills
necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of purchasing options. Some knowledge of the organization’s departments and
operations required in order to meet their procurement needs. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Working level of
proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software. Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of basic
contracts.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on
nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and
growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy,
transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore,
engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country
boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S.
  universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20
  Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News
  2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities
  committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC
  Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of
  Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings
• UCR’s
  distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University
of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected
categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and
anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous
employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Certification Requirements

• Certified Professional in Supply
  Management (CPSM)

Job Description Details

General Information

Job
Title

PROCUREMENT ANL 2

Job
Code

007740

Grade

19

Department Head

Asirra
Suguitan

Supervisor

Katie Inglett – Mendoza

Generic Scope

Professional who
applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity;
exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope

Uses
professional purchasing skills and concepts to complete purchasing assignments of moderate complexity requiring the analysis and review of
multiple procurement options. Has authority to make purchases within a moderate and pre-approved dollar limit. Exercises judgment within
defined limits and practices to determine most effective methodology to acquire common goods and services. Works on problems of moderate
scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Department Custom
Scope

The Auxiliary Services Buyer 2 reports to the Procurement Good Supervisor and is part of a larger team within Central
Procurement. The primary focus of this position is on Auxiliary Services and encompasses all commodities that apply to that business unit.
This position involves the application of professional purchasing skills and concepts to manage assignments of moderate complexity that
require the analysis of multiple procurement options. The Buyer is granted the authority to make purchases within a moderate and
pre-approved dollar limit, exercising judgment within defined practices to determine the most effective methodology for acquiring common
goods and services. This role focuses on problems of moderate scope where data analysis requires a review of a variety of factors. Under
supervision, the incumbent ensures that all duties are performed in a cost-effective, ethical, and customer-service-oriented manner. The
position is specifically responsible for the purchase of common goods and services valued at $50,000 or less, while assisting with orders
exceeding that amount under specific direction. These purchases encompass a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment, and
services.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafts and executes purchase orders, utilizing standard terms and conditions
  for materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Drafts Request for Quotations (RFQs) including specifications and terms and
  conditions.
• Specifically responsible for the purchase of common goods and services valued at $50,000 or less, while assisting with
  orders exceeding that amount under specific direction.



50%

• Regularly communicates with organization’s customers, reduces risk to the
  University by ensuring departmental compliance with procurement policy, and works in conjunction with end-users to develop specifications
  for RFQs.
• This position will support Auxiliary Services and encompasses all commodities that apply to that business
  unit.



10%

• Develops spreadsheets and other documentation to support analysis.



10%

• Negotiates with suppliers for lower prices
  and better terms and helps resolve supplier performance issues.



5%

• Interprets and applies basic University policies and
  procedures.



5%

• Performs cost analyses and reviews terms and conditions for appropriateness. Makes awards based on cost and
  specification requirements.



5%

• Under general supervision, provides analysis of moderate purchasing projects.



5%

• Acquires and
  maintains a basic technical understanding of commonly purchased products.



5%

• Participates in professional development and
  training.



5%

Special Conditions

• Overtime
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive
  information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student
  records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public
  information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis
  and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that
  sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes
  secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper
  disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these
  expectations.
• Must pass a background check prior to start date.