Procurement Analyst 3 in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 38020724
Category Management and Professional
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department Chemistry Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $68,500 - $121,900
Date Posted September 11, 2026
Application Deadline September 25, 2026
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
Responsible for all the purchasing functions within a large teaching and research department with more than 38 faculty and annual expenditures exceeding $5.8 million. Conduct research to determine the best sources for purchases, considering a variety of factors including price, quality, availability, warranties, and delivery. Educate and guide end users about the appropriate sources and procedures for ordering different goods and services. Ensure purchases comply with UC, state, and federal policies and guidelines, keeping backups of all transactions as appropriate. Coordinate with Receiver on deliveries of equipment and services. Provide excellent customer service to faculty, students, and researchers who may have urgent requests, change orders, cancellations, price issues, and various other procurement needs. In charge of maintaining accurate records of the department's capital equipment and conducting an inspection of the inventory list on an annual basis.The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3 is $68,500.00 - $121,900.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $68,500 - $84,300 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 |
| Experience using UCR online systems, including Oracle, Facilities work order system, and the Asset Management System | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. |
| Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options. |
| Strong level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software. |
| Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of contracts. |
| Rigorous Follow-Through & Ownership: Exceptional ability to manage tasks through to completion, ensuring critical action items are tracked, followed up on, and closed out without letting details fall through the cracks. |
| Demonstrated reliability in coordinating across departments, establishing clear accountability, and closing communication loops to prevent oversights |
| Proven capacity to systematically prioritize competing demands, maintain meticulous records, and track multi-step workflows in a fast-paced environment. |
| Strong skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, etc.). |
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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