Sr. Purchasing and HR Analyst

Under the general supervision of the Financial and Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for providing high level customer service while performing complex procurement and human resources functions for two research centers within the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering: The Center for Environmental Research & Technology and the Winston Chung Global Energy Center. Incumbent will serve as the lead purchaser who will serve as a subject matter expert to other transactors within the Centers and provide training to new transactor employees on purchasing policies and procedures. The incumbent will also be responsible for the on-boarding and off-boarding of all new employees for CE-CERT and WCGEC, overseeing the visa processing, I-9 verifications, and answering questions regarding employment and benefits. Incumbent will assist the FAO in the preparation of academic personnel appointment and reappointment requests, using critical thinking and thorough understanding of academic personnel policies and procedures.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.	Required

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making.
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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