Buyer and Property Specialist

Summary Job Summary JILA encourages applications for a Buyer and Property Specialist! This position supports overall purchasing and supplies for JILA and reports to the JILA Supply Manager. We are looking for someone with a willingness to learn the research requirements of each of the JILA research laboratories, CU purchasing and supply practices and compliance, and JILA facilities safety and operations.CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Who We AreJILA is a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. We support eclectic and innovative research programs that foster creative collaborations among our scientists. The wide-ranging interests of our scientists have made JILA one of the nation’s leading research institutes in the physical sciences. JILA science encompasses eight broad categories: Astrophysics, Atomic & Molecular Physics, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, Laser Physics, Nanoscience, Precision Measurement, and Quantum Information Science & Technology.Responsibilities What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Purchasing & Supply ShopLarge dollar procurement (orders >$10,000): As JILA’s subject matter expert, this position will learn, use and implement university procurement procedures when purchasing goods and services for order over $10,000, including any federal, state and university procurement compliance. Acquire and process quotations, fill out and/or edit sole source forms for specialized equipment or services, complete required federal forms related to procurement, and oversee JILA processes related to university contract negotiations. Small dollar procurement (orders