Buyer I

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Posted: 15-Mar-24

Location: Fullerton, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Financial
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5106580

Buyer I
Classificaiton: Buyer I
Department: Contracts and Procurement
Sub-Division: Business and Administration Services
Salary Range: Classification Range $3,700 - $6,692 per month(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,700 - $4,583 per month)
Appointment Type: Ongoing
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to Californias revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive university that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
The Contracts and Procurement department provides the campus community with cost efficient and effective handling of acquisitions and contracting needs in accordance with State laws and CSU policies. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Buyer I. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Contracts and Procurement, the Buyer I assumes responsibility for a diverse range of functions. These include the execution of low-dollar purchase orders, contracts, and maintenance service agreements of low complexity. Following state and CSU policies, the Buyer I typically operates independently to solicit quotes, validate pricing, and offer procurement guidance to campus users. Purchasing authority is clearly defined and limited.
The Buyer I collaborates closely with Shipping and Receiving and Accounts Payable to resolve any delivery and invoice discrepancies. As a member of the Contracts and Procurement Team, the Buyer I actively contributes to fostering an inclusive teamwork environment. They play a pivotal role in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into departmental operations, programs, and services. Additionally, the Buyer I represents the Contracts and Procurement Team at campus events and delivers excellent customer service to meet the diverse needs of the campus community. The role also involves establishing and nurturing positive supplier relationships, along with undertaking other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in purchasing, accounting, marketing, general business, or a related field. Additional experience demonstrating that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent to one year of purchasing experience as a buyer or buyer trainee in a competitive bidding setting or in the processing or administration of contracts, service agreements or leases. General knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, and procedures, including the processes of competitive bidding required by California State Statutes and Codes. Understanding of and ability to apply California State Statutes and Codes. Ability to follow processes for recording and documenting purchasing activities. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors, faculty, administrators, students, and members of the public. Ability to perform or learn campus routine purchasing, ordering, and contract processes. Ability to perform or learn to write specifications. Ability to independently gather and analyze data necessary for informed purchasing decisions and make accurate arithmetic computations. Ability to conduct business transactions and perform simple research work by telephone. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to read and write clearly in English. Competent use of a computer and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in a higher education setting or previous public procurement experience. Knowledge of state and/or CSU policies and procedures. Experience using PeopleSoft.
Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Universitys strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial 'Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests' within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).
Application Deadline: Mar 28, 2024 (9:00 PM)
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About California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a major regional university in a vital, flourishing area that includes Orange County, metropolitan Los Angeles and the expanding Inland Empire. The beautiful, 236-acre campus is set in Fullerton in north Orange County, about 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and about 21 miles from nearby beaches. Cal State Fullerton has more than 37,000 students and approximately 1,800 full and part-time faculty members. The University offers 107 degree programs in eight colleges. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, CSUF is fourth in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students and first in California for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.The University is one of the 23 campuses in the California State University System. Since the campus opened, CSUF has awarded degrees to more than 215,000 graduates. Many are leaders in business, government, education, and the arts.
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