Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside

Overview

Job ID 37334429
Category Accounting and Finance
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Procurement Services
Location Riverside Area
Salary $68,500 - $121,900
Date Posted May 13, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
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

*This position is currently hybrid with a requirement to be onsite once per week or based on departmental need*The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst 3/Buyer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500 - $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.The Procurement Analyst 3 performs increasingly complex purchasing duties, according to prescribed policies, procedures and/or defined instructions in a cost effective, ethical, efficient, timely professional manner within a customer-service oriented environment. The Procurement Analyst 3 conducts formal bids and increasingly complex purchasing negotiations; purchases common goods and services and custom products/services to complex, difficult and highly technical transactions valued up to $50,000 or delegated authority in response to campus needs. The Procurement Analyst 3 also performs, assists with orders valued at all dollar levels and above their signature authority, in coordination with or under the specific or general direction. Purchases include a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment and services across many commodity areas. Also provides participation in Strategic Sourcing initiatives. This Purchasing position covers a wide spectrum of commodities for supporting Research, Teaching and Auxiliary Enterprise functions. The Procurement Analyst 3 will work with campus departments in support of the delivery of a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment and services across many commodity areas.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
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.	Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience.	Required

Certification Requirements

Certification	Requirement
Professional certification.	Preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or other relevant certification.	Preferred

Special Conditions

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
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.	Required
Travel	Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours	Required
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to start date.	Required

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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview