Job Details

Buyer

Position Number: 6969201
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Buyer

Salary: $4,479.00 - $5,669.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 20260228
Closing: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

This position will be responsible for processing, tracking, and adhering to deadlines of all Career Technical Education (CTE) grant funded purchases. The Buyer is an integral member of the CTE team, helping to move innovative grant funded ideas to fruition by way of the purchasing process, and thus assisting in the alignment of classroom technology, supplies, and equipment to industry standards. This is a categorically-funded position. We are looking for someone who is a team player, strives for attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

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.

Salary Schedule:
Range 20
40 hours/week
12 months/year
This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding

General Description
Under general direction, purchases equipment, supplies, materials and services for the District, and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

Reviews requisitions to evaluate type of purchase, possible vendors, standard product requirements and related factors
Reviews to determine need for bid or quotation
Prepares appropriate documents to accomplish proper action
Prepares bid specifications
Coordinates input from departments as appropriate
Locates sources of supply and plans orders
Evaluates bid results for conformance with specifications, and makes recommendation to the Director for purchase
Sets up and maintains blanket (open) purchase orders
Reviews releases against commodities for which responsible
Provide back up for the warehouse and mail room as needed
Assists with fixed assets and inventory
Processes on-line orders and Cal-Card payment applications
Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Basic purchasing principles and practices
Common sources of vendors, contractors, materials, and supplies
Data entry and retrieval of information from Local Area Network and Management Software, Colleague
Relational database and text processing procedures for recordkeeping
MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook at an intermediate level
Office methods and procedures for recordkeeping
Specification writing, bid operation and evaluation

Ability to:

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
Effectively navigate the Internet for best product value
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:

An associate's degree
OR
High school diploma OR GED AND three (3) years of applicable experience
OR
The equivalent education and experience
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Desired:

C.P.M. or APP preferred

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.

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
Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

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

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:

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.
Interviews scheduled for April 8, 2026 with final interviews on April 9, 2026
Employee Benefits:

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/5253693/buyer