Sr Buyer - Purchasing Services

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within Purchasing Services, the Senior Buyer supports critical procurement operations that help ensure departments have the goods and services needed to advance patient care, research, and institutional operations. The Senior Buyer plays an important role in maintaining efficient purchasing processes, supporting vendor relationships, and contributing to financial stewardship across the organization.

As a key member of Purchasing Services, the Senior Buyer is responsible for purchase order processing, vendor bidding activities, invoice exception management, document retention, reporting, and customer relationship management. The Senior Buyer serves as a valuable resource for internal and external stakeholders, supports departmental training initiatives, and helps maintain compliance with procurement policies and procedures. The Senior Buyer position offers an opportunity to contribute to UT MD Anderson's mission while working in a primarily remote environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, along with significant professional buying or purchasing experience. Experience within the healthcare industry is preferred. Candidates who demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification will be well positioned for success.

Minimum $32.93/hour – Midpoint $41.11/hour – Maximum $49.28/hour
Work Schedule: Days - Monday - Friday from 8am -5pm
Work Location: Work-from-home position that may require an in-person office setting if warranted

Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Buyer directly supports the institution's mission by ensuring purchasing processes are efficient, compliant, and responsive to organizational needs. This role offers meaningful opportunities to develop procurement expertise, lead training initiatives, contribute to process improvements through analytics and reporting, and maintain a healthy work-life balance through a primarily remote work arrangement.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities
• Process purchase orders in support of departmental and institutional procurement needs. • Manage document retention activities and maintain purchasing records in accordance with established procedures. • Resolve invoice exceptions and facilitate timely processing and payment workflows. • Coordinate vendor bidding activities and support procurement sourcing efforts. • Build and maintain positive relationships with internal customers, external vendors, and stakeholders. • Analyze purchasing data and assist in developing strategic and innovative departmental reports. • Create, maintain, and distribute reporting that supports operational and financial decision-making. • Lead training and onboarding activities for new team members. • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers through electronic media and telephone communications. • Prioritize and organize daily responsibilities while working independently in a remote environment. • Participate in in-service training programs to remain current on new policies, procedures, systems, and operational requirements. • Use computers, calculators, business telephones, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email applications to perform daily job functions. • Support compliance with institutional purchasing standards, policies, and procedures. • Contribute to the financial performance and customer/vendor experience of the Supply Chain division and UT MD Anderson. • Travel within institutional facilities as needed when on-site presence is required.

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 5 years Professional experience in buying or purchasing.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: 5 years Professional experience in buying or purchasing within the healthcare industry.  Problem Solving and sound judgement skills a plus.  Internal(Currently working in Purchasing Services).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: CTCD - Cert Texas Contract Developer Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) issued by the State of Texas within 18 months of entry into the job. within 1-1/2 Yrs

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Job Details
Employment Status: Full-Time
Organization: SVP & Chief Financial Officer 710398
Employee Status: Regular
Work Locations: Houston (TX Med Ctr), 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, 77030
Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
Job Code: 09648
Salary (Pay Basis): 68,500.00
Salary Midpoint: 85500
Salary Maximum: 102,500.00
Fund Type: Hard
Work Week: Days
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay