Buyer

Coastal Carolina University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Conway, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Summary


Classification Title Procurement Specialist I
Classification Code AC10
Pay Grade GEN07
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No
Subject to Credit Check No
Internal Title Buyer
Department Procurement
Position Type PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Basis 12 mo.
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule M-Th 8:00am-5:00pm; F 8:00am-12:30pm
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Buyer in the Office of Procurement.
The Buyer is a professional responsible for performing routine procurement activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121927 . Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for two (2) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year experience in Procurement or Supply Chain management or Associate’s degree, preferably in Business or in a related field, and at least three (3) years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain management are required.
Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or in a related field is preferred. Experience in public procurement or higher education environment, experience using ERP or eProcurement software and intermediate knowledge of Excel and data analysis are also preferred.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Obtain quotes for goods and services in accordance with established thresholds and competition requirements.
· Assist departments in developing specifications and scopes of work that are clear, vendor-neutral, and aligned with business needs.
· Support vendor onboarding, coordinate with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies or missing information in vendor records, and resolve routine issues related to orders, invoices, or deliveries.
· Conduct market research to identify qualified vendors and pricing benchmarks, review data and create Excel (or similar software) analyses.
Procurement Specialist I (AC10/61122233/FTE-S01154P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN07 . Salary range: $47,000.00- $50,000.00. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Occasional one-day and overnight travel for training and seminars. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year experience in Procurement or Supply Chain management or Associate’s degree, preferably in Business or in a related field, and at least three (3) years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain management.
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or in a related field. Experience in public procurement or higher education environment, experience using ERP or eProcurement software.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Familiarity with South Carolina procurement-related regulations. Intermediate knowledge of Excel and data analysis. Basic knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing methods, and contract administration. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number FTE-S01154P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 07/13/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 06/08/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121927

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