Communicate with vendors, staff, researchers, students, Purchasing Office, Business Contracts Office and UT Accounts Payable by providing consistent, timely, and reliable communication via email or other methods regarding status of approvals, returns, and process changes.Assist in locating products and services required to meet contractual requirements. Provide pricing for contract cost estimates and planning. Provide advanced planning and guidance concerning approvals and procedures.Performs purchasing, receiving, and reconciliation activities for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services utilizing the Bureau's internal Purchasing System. Perform buying and purchasing activities using the UT ProCard, PointPlus, and UT Market. Assure all processes are documented according to the federal and state policies and procedures. Perform work in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.Assist Bureau researchers and staff with submission of services agreements, software agreements, and vendor agreements. Provide guidance on contract negotiation including basic review on contract terms. Submit agreements to UT's Business Contracts Office and act as Departmental contact for contract negotiations and final signature.Use ProCard to register Bureau of Economic Geology employees for conferences, job related classes, and memberships licenses.Provide back-up support to one or more purchasers within the Purchasing Office via in-person, telephone, BEG Purchasing System, or email. Pull, compile, and deliver invoice documentation to Accounts Payable as requested. Compile source material for project close out reports, service center rate reviews, and other reports on an as-needed basis.Complete annual blanket Purchase Orders supporting activities in Austin and Houston core warehouses.