Senior Buyer

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jun 11, 2025

Senior Buyer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	000526
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Senior Buyer
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Monday Through Friday work hours to be: 7:00am - 4:00pm; 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Financial Services (Adm)
Work Location	Reese Building
Salary Range	$65,000 - $73,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The Purchasing Office is responsible for the coordination of the purchase of goods, services, and informal construction projects. We ensure all transactions are in compliance with North Carolina Statute, Administrative Code and University policies related to procurement.
Primary Purpose of Position	Serves as the purchasing agent for all divisions of Facilities Management.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Review requisitions Prepare solicitations Review and edit contracts Ensure compliance with all state procurement rules
Minimum Education/Experience	Four year degree from an accredited institution; two year degree and at least four years of procurement related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and procurement related work experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Associates Degree and four (4) years of procurement experience needed; Bachelor's degree preferred. Contract review training or certification. Construction procurement experience. Knowledge of public higher education or governmental procurement practices.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	North Carolina Contract Manager CPM CPPB CPPO
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	06/10/2025
Posting Close Date	06/30/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	07/14/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have an Associates Degree or higher and four (4) years of procurement experience?
- Yes - Bachelor's Degree or Higher with at least two (2) years of procurement experience
- Yes - Associate's Degree with at least four (4) years of procurement experience
- Yes - High School / GED with at least six (6) years of procurement experience
- No - Bachelor's Degree of Higher with less than two (2) years of procurement experience
- No - Associate's Degree with less than four (4) years of procurement experience
- No - High School / GED with less than six (6) years of procurement experience
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Do you have construction procurement experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you currently hold any of the listed preferred certifications/licenses? Please select all that apply.
- North Carolina Contract Manager
- CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
- CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer)
- CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer)
- None

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents