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The Buyer position at University of Dayton is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Sales field.

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Dayton, Ohio, 45400, United States

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Buyer job near me in Dayton, Ohio at University of Dayton

Job No: 503665
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Purchasing - 800650
Applications close: September 04, 2026 | September 04, 2026

Position Summary:	This position is responsible for key purchasing functions for the University of Dayton. These key functions include; vendor and contract analysis, process ownership, project management, system administration and data analysis. Customer service is critical as this position is responsible for assisting internal departments in utilizing vendor contracts and exploring new supplier relationships. This position is also responsible for providing support regarding policy, procedures and best methods to ensure solid financial controls and prudent stewardship of University resources. System skills are critical as the position must utilize, support and/or train others in using University systems including eProcurement, online travel booking, reporting tools, Microsoft applications and others. Oversee student employee daily work when needed. Reports to Sourcing Director.
Minimum Qualifications:	Associates degree in business or 2 years purchasing experience Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff Experience in professional role with procurement fundamentals (principles of purchasing, value analysis, materials analysis, production control) Effective negotiating skills Proven excellent customer service skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong attention to detail Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred Qualifications:	While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field plus 2 years purchasing related experience Proven ability to successfully problem solve and multi task within and across departments to meet changing deadlines Experience with Federal Government purchasing including the application of FARs, DFAR’s, and OMB guidance Certifications in procurement/purchasing career fields (CPP, CPM, CPPM, CPSM, etc) Experience with eProcurement and/or ERP systems related experience Proven ability to successfully problem solve and multi task within and across departments to meet changing deadlines. Experience with Federal Government purchasing including the application of FARs, DFAR’s, and OMB guidance Certifications in procurement/purchasing career fields (CPP, CPM, CPPM, CPSM, etc) Experience with eProcurement and/or ERP systems
Special Instructions to Applicants:	To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Closing Statement:	Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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