Buyer

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Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Buyer
Working Title Buyer
Position # A00916
Department Procurement
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Employment Status:
Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment:
Staff
# of openings:
1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
Closing:
2/26/24

 

 

 

 

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date.  A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for processing the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Print, match and verify requisition and documentation
• Code requisitions according to Purchase Order Classification codes
• Audit requisitions including verifying all required forms are received, addresses are correct, insurance is received, and other requirements as needed per Arkansas Procurement Law
• Transition order requisitions into purchase orders
• Email and file order requisition to vendors
• Transition payment requisition into purchase order for payment
• Maintain and organize purchase order filing system online and by files
• Assist in on-line requisition training and questions
• Request insurance from vendors, add and log insurance requirements from vendors
• Follow up with initiators and vendors for documentation
• Cross trained as backup for others in department
• Input, maintain & update in Banner System
• Maintain and keep state and cooperative contract list
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of purchasing principles, procedures, and methods, state and university purchasing laws and regulations, and market conditions and resources in an assigned field. Must be very detailed oriented, able to multitask, and follow through on requests
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, maintain accurate and systematic procurement records, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with purchasing agents/officials, vendors, and manufacturers

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Buyer must maintain working relationships with institutional personnel (our internal customers) as well as external vendors

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the qualifications review committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

 

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

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Working Title Buyer
Position # A00916
Department Procurement

 

 

 

 

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date.  A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for processing the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Print, match and verify requisition and documentation
• Code requisitions according to Purchase Order Classification codes
• Audit requisitions including verifying all required forms are received, addresses are correct, insurance is received, and other requirements as needed per Arkansas Procurement Law
• Transition order requisitions into purchase orders
• Email and file order requisition to vendors
• Transition payment requisition into purchase order for payment
• Maintain and organize purchase order filing system online and by files
• Assist in on-line requisition training and questions
• Request insurance from vendors, add and log insurance requirements from vendors
• Follow up with initiators and vendors for documentation
• Cross trained as backup for others in department
• Input, maintain & update in Banner System
• Maintain and keep state and cooperative contract list
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of purchasing principles, procedures, and methods, state and university purchasing laws and regulations, and market conditions and resources in an assigned field. Must be very detailed oriented, able to multitask, and follow through on requests
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, maintain accurate and systematic procurement records, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with purchasing agents/officials, vendors, and manufacturers

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Buyer must maintain working relationships with institutional personnel (our internal customers) as well as external vendors

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the qualifications review committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

 

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

 

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf