Buyer II (Temporary)

Summary of Function: Temporary Position 
Responsible for contracts and purchase negotiations for materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Perform bid requests and solicitations; gather responses from vendors and select new vendor sources. 

Typical Duties:  
Serves Students. Coordinate the planning of procurement for capital/project equipment and provide procurement expertise and leadership related to the acquisition of goods, materials, and services. Processes requisitions to ensure they are accurate and entered appropriately within budgetary limits and in a timely manner. 
Communicates and applies purchasing policies and procedures to various College departments/projects and aids with information in all aspects of procurement and contracts. 
Under the direction of the Manager, assists in researching and developing information in the creation of Quotes, Solicitations, Proposals, Task Orders, and contracts. Provides support to the Central Shipping and Receiving Office. Assists with Capital Asset tagging. 
Responsible for scheduling, training, and collaboration of the purchasing team. Cross-trained and acts as back-up for other staff positions. Promotes an environment that is open and collaborative while keeping the team focused on a common goal. 
Initiates the process and resolves purchasing, payment, and receiving discrepancies. Assists the P-Card/Asset Manager and Central Receiving Manager. 
Creates and manages vendor files, W-9s and Electronic Payment Options. Assists in obtaining Vendor Certificates of Insurance. 
Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.