BUYER/SENIOR BUYER
Position Number: S-3470
Position Summary:
Directs and coordinates all activities concerning the purchase of complex commodity assignments of material and services for the operation of the university. Responsibility includes assignment of major contracts and significant authority to independently make purchasing decisions for the university.
Required Qualifications:
Buyer:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration or related field.
One year experience as a buyer or related experience.
Ability to perform complex financial analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated computer experience with business software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships and project a positive attitude.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Senior Buyer:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or related field.
At least three years’ experience at the buyer level or directly related experience.
Ability to perform complex financial analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues and propose creative solutions.
Demonstrated computer experience with business software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships and project a positive attitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in vendor management and supplier relationship management.
Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, pricing, and specifications.
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent including continued progress in career track including conferences, degree coursework, workshops etc.
Purchasing certification such as CPP , CPSM , or similar
In-depth knowledge of ERP /MRP operating systems
Duties & Responsibilities:
Buyer:
Develops and maintains contacts with the University department representatives for the purpose of determining current, specific departmental needs.
Related duties may include consultation regarding available materials and current prices associated with them, handling of complaints concerning deficient or defective materials, material order follow-up, etc.
Develops and maintains contacts with a large number of vendors for the purpose of determining the availability of materials, sources of materials, current prices of materials, handling of complaints concerning deficient or defective materials, material follow-up, etc.
Prepares requests for bids which includes preparing detailed specifications, warranties required, service and maintenance requirements.
Determines sources of supply in a manner that will insure quality, services and competitive prices.
Analyzes assembled information concerning the needs expressed by the University representatives, the availability of required materials, the current costs associated with available materials, etc.; for the purpose of determining the vendor most advantageous to the University in terms of material costs, material quality, vendor services, etc.
Selects the vendor bid most advantageous to the University, and awards purchase orders for required materials.
Writes contracts to insure quality work, adequate safeguards for the University and recourse when necessary.
Approves price and quantity deviations from original order.
Communicates knowledge of general purchasing practices, systems and procedures to representatives or other university departments.
Establishes follow-up procedures for ordered materials.
Expedites the receipt and delivery of ordered materials.
Develops new purchasing policies and procedures.
Administers training sessions for departments.
Monitors vendor performance.
Establishes contracts for major, repetitive: Purchases and other contracts as required.
Coordinates product testing procedures between vendors and departments.
Insures that purchasing transactions comply with generally accepted purchasing principles and procedures.
Contracting signature authority of $25,000.
Assists in training other staff members in computerized systems, software packages, etc.
Negotiates major contracts.
Audits NPO and QPO purchases made outside of accepted purchasing policies and procedures.
Monitors purchasing compliance.
Performs complex financial analysis.
Senior Buyer:
Provides lead work direction to staff in the absence of the Director of Contract & Purchasing Services.
Serves as mentor and coach to Purchasing Department employees. Exhibits leadership standards and can lead individuals effectively.
Leads development and maintains contacts with the University department representatives for the purpose of determining current, specific departmental needs. Related duties may include consultation regarding available materials and current prices associated with them, handling of complaints concerning deficient or defective materials, material order follow-up, etc.
Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME ) regarding outsourced capabilities and avails knowledge to other team members to optimize procurement activities.
Develops and maintains contacts with a large number of vendors for the purpose of determining the availability of materials, sources of materials, current prices of materials, handling of complaints concerning deficient or defective materials, material follow-up, etc.
Prepares requests for bids which includes preparing detailed specifications, warranties required, service and maintenance requirements.
Determines sources of supply in a manner that will insure quality, services and competitive prices.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level:
Pay Range: $50,000 - $65,000
Department: Purchasing
Position Status: Regular
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Open Until Filled: Yes
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Tuesday, 10/22/2024.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5705517
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Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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