Secure bids via telephone and email, award, and make award recommendations. Develop sources of supply. Prepare necessary documentation complying with UT and federal regulations to effect a Purchase Order. Including but not limited to maintaining the ProCard files, posting information to the Procard Transaction Log as issued by UT Office of Accounting to track charges and assist in voucher preparation. Prepares, submits, and reconciles Procard as required by the UT Accounting Office.Assist in locating products and services required to meet contractual requirements. Provides pricing for contract cost estimates and planning. Provide advance planning and guidance concerning approvals and procedures. Ensures database provides accurate and current order information.Responsible for data entry, retrieval, and use of information from the ARL: UT IRIS database as well as the UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS System. Responsible for accurate and thorough data entry retrieval and use of information on 1) ARL: UT database for record keeping, order tracking, and status reporting, and 2) UT DEFINE/POINT PLUS System.Provide back-up support to one or more purchasers within the Purchasing Office via in-person, telephone, database, or email.Regular rotating assignments and/or other special projects at the direction of the Senior Departmental Buyer or Office Manager.Other related functions as assigned.