University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Construction Buyer to join Office of Construction and Facilities Procurement. * * BENEFITS (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). /UMB is Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023./ * *PRIMARY DUTIES * Perform procurement activities including all aspects of transactions from initiation to award recommendation with a focus on capital and non-capital construction procurements. Items procured may be specialized in nature giving rise to unique situations with complex specifications, limited market sources, and close price bidding. * Assist in preparing construction procurements for specific building projects. * Assist to resolve any differences on critical points and specific contractual provisions. * Drafts specifications and vendor qualification criteria for bids and proposals upon researching the end user's needs to ensure proper procurement, maximized competition, and proper equipment form and function. * Communicates on and settles any differences on critical points and specific contractual provisions. * Serves as liaison between campus and vendor community, supplying end users with information on sources, discounts, pricing and delivery provisions. * Evaluate bid and proposal responses to contract awards and debrief unsuccessful vendors. * Researches market to determine if sole sources are justified and to develop new sources for supplies and services. * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Education: *Bachelor's degree * *Experience: *Three (3) years related construction, buying, or procurement experience. * *Supervisory Experience: *N/A * *Certification/Licensure: *N/A * *Other: *Experience can be substituted for education. Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Committee. * KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES * Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. * *Hiring Range:$71,000 - $78,500 per year (Commensurate with education and experience) UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: Office of Operations & Planning *Title: *Buyer, Construction Location: null Requisition ID: 23000181