Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of a wide range of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services in support of the University’s operational and academic needs. This position analyzes university spending data to determine sourcing opportunities, develop procurement strategies, and establish long-term supplier partnerships that maximize value, improve service, and achieve cost efficiencies.

The Senior Buyer focuses on providing the best value contracts for the University through sourcing new suppliers and negotiating with current suppliers. The Senior Buyer prepares detailed bid specifications, requests for quotations and proposals for commodities and services, and reviews purchase order requests ensuring that the purchases are following University policies and providing the best overall value to the University. The Senior Buyer applies advanced analytical, critical thinking and written communication skills in the development and evaluation of the more complex requests for proposals for commodities and services.

In addition, the Senior Buyer reviews purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with University policies and procurement standards, issues purchase orders, develops service standards for new products and services, maintains strong supplier relationships and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.