Job Details

Santa Rosa Junior College
Buyer, Senior
  • Position Number: 6522868
  • Location: Santa Rosa, CA
  • Position Type: Business - Other Business


Buyer, Senior
Santa Rosa Junior College


Salary: $6,654.00 - $8,090.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 25-01505

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Finance and Administrative Services

Closing: 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: 9/18/25

Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.
  • First Round of Interviews: 10/14/25
  • Finalist Interviews: 10/29/25
  • Desired Start Date: 11/19/25

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
  • Salary Range: $6,654.00 -$8,090.00 per month (24/25 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $7,334.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
  • Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees. You can learn more on our Benefits page.
  • Leave/Holiday Time: Full-time classified unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).
  • Retirement: Santa Rosa Junior College is a CalSTRS and CalPERS employer. Eligibility will be determined based on the regulations established by both agencies.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under general direction, facilitates and performs technical purchasing processes, including the procurement of services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established policies and practices and provides technical training to users on procedures and software. Prepares and evaluates solicitations such as bids, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications for District projects and services, awards contracts, and purchase orders. Develops and maintains relationships with external vendors and serves as a resource to the college community. Maintains the integrity and equity of the public procurement process. Serves as a lead worker to other classified staff in the area.

This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Buyer, Senior is distinguished from the Buyer by the higher-level problem solving and technical skills required. This classification is responsible for providing technical training to users on the purchasing policies, procedures and purchasing software.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.
  1. Facilitates bid/quote/request for proposal/request for qualifications process for District public works projects, services, supplies, and equipment. Consults with users and outside external consultants to develop technical specifications and/or scopes of work for projects.
  2. Facilitates pre-solicitation and solicitation conferences, evaluation committee meetings, and vendor presentations and demonstrations.
  3. Performs bid or proposal analyses and makes recommendations regarding purchases. Prepares solicitation documents and contracts, and oversees the distribution process.
  4. Provides guidance on District procurement ethics, policy, regulations, and laws. Ensures compliance with all legal requirements for purchasing, including accessibility requirements.
  5. Provides technical expertise, training, and support to District on procurement related software.
  6. Prepares and processes purchasing forms including purchase orders, and professional services agreements. Obtains proper documentation to assign and track vendor numbers. Verifies budget codes and availability of funds.
  7. Determines and develops appropriate sources of supplies and maintains contact with vendors to stay current with trends, technologies, products, and services.
  8. Maintains and reviews insurance certificates for procurement of services (e.g., general/professional liability, hazardous materials, workers' compensation).
  9. Resolves problems and issues arising from purchase of services, supplies, and equipment with internal and external clients.
  10. Maintains Department of Motor Vehicles Records for the District.
  11. May serve as lead worker to other classified staff and short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees in the area.


KNOWLEDGE OF:
  1. Principles and practices of current purchasing methods, procedures, specifications preparation, and contract administration.
  2. Methods and techniques utilized in analyzing the quality of services, supplies, and equipment.
  3. Sources of purchasing information.
  4. Budget and revenue control.
  5. Basic web accessibility tools and document remediation.
  6. Relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, programs, policies and procedures, including Uniform Commercial Code, Education Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, Civil Code.
  7. Applicable technology usage, including standard office productivity software and other appropriate technology, including purchasing software.

ABILITY TO:
  1. Interpret rules, regulations, and instructions
  2. Understand and apply business rules of operation for purchasing software and train other users.
  3. Analyze and understand legal contracts and forms.
  4. Collaborate productively and cooperatively with individuals and groups both internally and/or externally.
  5. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  6. Exercise appropriate judgement in interactions with others and with work processes.
  7. Interact with the public in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner.
  8. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.


Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

EDUCATION:
Associate degree in a closely related field of study required.

EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of experience in purchasing a variety of general and specialized items, contract administration, shipping and receiving, and basic accounting required.

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMITMENT:
All classifications require a commitment to the District's Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives as articulated in the Strategic Plan.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:
  1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
  2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
  3. A brief cover letter.
  4. Current resume.
  5. A written response to the diversity supplemental question.
  6. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded.
    1. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.
  7. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the Classified Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
  • If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.
  • Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote only' assignments).
  • Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
  • Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
  • Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954.
  • Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found here.
  • An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

Non-Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Title IX, please refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434, which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.



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