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Senior Buyer
Salary: $5,504.00 - $6,963.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20241130
Closing: 12/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:
Range 26
40 hours/week12 months/year
This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding.
Interview tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2025
Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence! Situated in the heart of California's vibrant Central Valley, Merced College isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to endless possibilities!
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Invested in you: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. That's why we prioritize your well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.
Location Perks: Nestled amidst stunning natural landscapes, Merced is more than just a place to work - it's a lifestyle! Imagine living in a picturesque town with access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the breathtaking Yosemite National Park just a stone's throw away. With affordable housing options and a thriving community of 90,000 residents, Merced offers the perfect balance of urban amenities and small-town charm.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary. Join the Merced College family today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment! If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, then Merced College invites you to join. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together! Apply now and let's shape the future together!
As a member of the Purchasing Department, the Senior Buyer position will support and assist the College in meeting its operational needs by performing a variety of purchasing functions, to include: providing information and assistance to staff for the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies as it relates to the Ed Code, Public Contract Code and District purchasing procedures; researching and obtaining price, quality, and availability of materials and sources; gathering and verifying quotes; preparing and evaluating bids; processing purchase orders; working with vendors; ensuring proper distribution and any necessary follow-up; assisting the Director to negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts for the maintenance, purchase and lease of material equipment, real and excess property. We are looking for someone who is a team player, strives for attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.
Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:
- Degree/Certificate Programs
- Transfer
- Career Technical Education
- Workforce Training
- Lifelong Learning
- Basic Skills
- Community Engagement
General Description:
Under direction of the Purchasing Manager, responsible to maintain proper compliance of purchases of equipment, supplies, materials and services for the District.
Examples of Duties
Representative Duties:
- Assist in the purchase, receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and construction services
- Negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts for the maintenance, purchase and lease of material, equipment, and real property
- Adhere to various code and legal requirements
- Assist in evaluation of District expenditures for goods and services using quantitative methods and current market trends
- Assist management in the sale of excess property
- Resolve complaints from vendors and departmental representatives
- Assist administrators and department heads in matters pertaining to the contracting and procurement of supplies and equipment
- Prepare various informational reports
- Prepare annual budgets and assist with annual inventory for Auditor's Report
- Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Education, Public Contract, and Civil Codes related to Community College Purchasing
- Purchasing office methods and procedures for recordkeeping; specification writing, bid operation and evaluation
Ability to:
- Use MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Access
- Analyze requisitions and prepare product specifications and contracts
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and District staff in the course of daily work
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Organize and prioritize workload for efficient management of time
- Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Associate's degree AND four (4) years of applicable experience
- applicable certifications
OR - Bachelor's degree AND one (1) year of applicable experience
OR - Applicable certifications
OR - The equivalent education and experience.
- Knowledge of integrated purchasing software License or Certificate
- Accredited Purchasing Practitioner Certificate (A.P.P.)
- Certified Purchasing Manager Certificate (C.P.M.)
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Ability to:
- Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels
- Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
- Read printed matter and computer screens
- Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
- Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
- Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
- Reach in all directions
- Speak so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
- Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs
Required Documentation:
- Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
- Resume
- List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
- If applicable, legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
- If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.
Employee Benefits:
Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits Website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.
Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4745385/senior-buyer
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