Procurement Supervisor in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37623898
Category Campus Administration and Operations
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department BEES Administrative Unit Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $75,900 - $137,300
Date Posted June 22, 2026
Application Deadline July 7, 2026
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The BEES Administrative Unit provides business services for a large and complex operation encompassing extensive teaching, research, and outreach components for the Botanic Gardens, Earth & Planetary Sciences, and Environmental Sciences in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS). In addition, BEES supports the UCR employees and campus purchases of the USDA Salinity Laboratory and provides conference management support for all units within CNAS. Under the general direction of the Financial & Administrative Officer (FAO), the Procurement Supervisor will manage and coordinate purchasing and reimbursements, travel, academic recruitment and removal, coordination of department events, building access, shipping & receiving. The incumbent will ensure compliance with appropriate business policies, guidelines, and procedures; develop and communicate departmental procedures; and prepare or supervise the preparation of all purchasing transactions. The Procurement Supervisor is independently responsible for Conference Management Services for all units within CNAS. The incumbent will oversee cash-handling functions and may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. In the absence of the FAO and the Financial Operations Manager, the Procurement Supervisor will serve as supervisor for the BEES unit.The full salary range for the Procurement Supervisor is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $75,900 - $94,700 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
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid driver's license | Required |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Full knowledge of the purchasing function. |
| Supervisory skills required to lead purchasing group in department ensuring adherence to purchasing practices and guidelines. |
| Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. |
| Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources. |
| Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing options. |
| Knowledge of procurement policies, the organization's departments and operations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations. |
| Proficiency in use of MS Office and google applications. |
| Organizational skills and an ability to multi-task effectively in a high volume environment. |
| Demonstrated knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as knowledge of internal controls and their impact on protecting University resources. Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, |
| Experience working in an institution of higher education. |
| Experience using UCR's online applications. |
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.
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