Procurement Analyst 2 in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37488168
Category Accounting and Finance
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department Botany and Plant Sciences Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $57,700 - $99,300
Date Posted May 29, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
Manage all procurement functions, equipment repair and maintenance orders for a large research department and five smaller units ensuring compliance with appropriate business policies, guidelines and procedures. Conduct research to obtain best sources, from contract and non-contract vendors, ensuring best price, quality, availability, and delivery combination possible. Inform and educate members of the departments about purchasing resources and constraints. Coordinate approximately 7,000 purchasing transactions annually, maintaining accurate records and timely submissions to allow for prompt vendor payments.The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 2 is $27.63 to $47.55 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $27.63 to $32.61 per hour. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience working with diverse clientele in a higher education institution. | Preferred |
| Experience in research and laboratory-based operations, with comprehensive understanding of complex mandates governing the procurement of controlled substances and other hazardous chemicals and materials. | Preferred |
| Experience in using UC online systems. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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. | Required |
| Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of purchasing options. |
| Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. |
| Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of basic contracts. |
| Some knowledge of the organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs. |
| Working level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software. |
| Ability to research and analyze information to formulate and implement solutions to problems. |
| Understands ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, etc.). |
| Demonstrated knowledge of UC Purchasing policies and procedures. |
| Demonstrated knowledge of equipment inventory procedures. |
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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