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Senior Buyer

Position Number: 4826882
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Senior Buyer

Salary: $5,192.00 - $6,569.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20231022
Closing: 12/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Range 26
40 hours/week12 months/year
Interview dates to be determined
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students, with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120-acre Los Banos site, as well as at our innovative Business Resource Center in Downtown Merced. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Merced is known as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and is home to the University of California's newest campus, UC Merced. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.
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

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
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 OR applicable certifications OR bachelor's degree AND one (1) year of applicable experience OR applicable certifications OR the equivalent education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:
Education/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
Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency). https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

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. Merced College does not sponsor visas. 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/4246352/senior-buyer