Buyer

Description:

The Buyer II at San José State University holds full procurement responsibility for a diverse range of purchasing activities including technical and specialized commodities as well as ordinary contracts, service agreements, and leases. This role requires minimal supervision and demands creativity in developing original specifications for unique or custom-made items. The position involves resolving conflicts between vendors and end-users, ensuring compliance with state, CSU, and University policies, and maintaining strong customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, preparing, sourcing, and analyzing solicitation documents.

• Procuring a wide variety of high-value supplies, services, materials, and equipment.

• Writing specifications, soliciting price quotations, and developing lists of qualified suppliers.

• Preparing and administering contracts, service agreements, leases, and purchase orders.

• Coordinating the Campus Copier Program including usage analysis, contract negotiation, and budget planning.

• Managing compliance with procurement regulations, policies, and guidelines.

• Assisting in procurement training sessions and vendor outreach.

• Maintaining knowledge of procurement laws and university policies.

• Providing excellent customer service and public relations.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to an undergraduate degree in purchasing, marketing, accounting, business, or a related field; additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Two years of purchasing experience at a level equivalent to Buyer I, including experience in formal competitive bidding, contract development, and legal agreements.

• Preferred: Experience in IT commodity purchasing within a university setting.

Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of purchasing principles and procurement policies.

• Ability to develop and interpret procurement specifications and analyze bids.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with vendors, faculty, staff, and public.

• Proficiency with computer applications desirable.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Classification: Buyer II

• Salary Range: $4,313/month - $7,806/month (CSU Salary Range)

• Comprehensive benefits package worth approximately 30-35% of base salary.