Senior Buyer

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Oct 21, 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	000541
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 either 7:00am - 4:00pm; 7:30am - 4:30pm or 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Financial Services (Adm)
Work Location	Reese Building
Salary Range	$65,000 - $70,000
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	Serve as the purchasing agent for assigned campus departments to coordinate all their procurement activities. Major departments currently assigned to this position include the College of Business, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Business Affairs.
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; or a two-year degree and at least two years of procurement-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and procurement-related work experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Contract review training or certification Knowledge of public higher education or governmental procurement practices
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	North Carolina Contract Manager CPM CPPB or 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	10/20/2025
Posting Close Date	11/02/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date
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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 any of the following preferred certifications listed for this position; North Carolina Contract Manager; CPM; CPPB or CPPO? If so, please indicate which one(s).

(Open Ended Question)
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This positions requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent combination of education and procurement-related work experience. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or one of the equivalencies listed below?
- Yes, Bachelor's degree
- Yes, Associate's degree and at least two years of procurement-related experience
- Yes, High School Diploma or GED and at least four years of procurement-related experience
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents