Buyer

4 weeks ago

Santa Maria, United States Allan Hancock College Full time

**Position Summary**:
**DEFINITION**
The incumbent works under supervision of the appropriate administrator in Business Services, to perform technical duties associated with purchasing commodities and services for the college. Provides comprehensive training and daily assistance to District personnel concerning related activities and promotes and values the mission and vision of the college.

**CLASS CHARACTERISTICS**

**Essential Functions and Qualifications**:

- Examines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information in accordance with district purchasing policies and procedures; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete information; determines method to process requisition based on dollar amount and timeliness required.
- Communicates with staff regarding purchasing procedures and requirements; assists departments in initiating requisitions
- Prepares purchase requisitions, and processes all purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
- Distributes purchase order documents and places orders according to established procedures; communicates with personnel, vendors, and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve any questions, issues or concerns associated with purchase orders.
- Audits all requisitions for accuracy, account codes, backup documentation, appropriate tax rate, fixed asset and bid thresholds, and California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) requirements in accordance with the college’s purchasing policies and procedures.
- Reviews independent contract agreements and professional service agreements for accuracy, completeness, and full signature execution; confirms the required tax forms are completed correctly; faxes the Notice of Independent Contractor to the California Employment Development Department (EDD).
- Generates annual open purchase orders for Business Services.
- Processes Purchase Order Change Requests for revisions and/or corrections to purchase orders; runs purchasing reports for history of receipts and payments; disencumber and reopen purchase orders.
- Disencumber and reopen purchase orders as needed throughout the year; works closely with accounts payable staff at fiscal year-end to determine which purchase orders can be closed or rolled to the next Fiscal Year (FY).
- Trains all users of financial software system in the requisition and receiving modules; updates and maintains training documents.
- Receipts all incoming district checks and cash received in the business services department; reconciles receipt log with accounts receivable deposit reports to ensure that all checks and cash have been deposited.
- Assists in the maintenance of fixed asset records; confers with department representatives to determine purchasing needs and specifications; communicates with Facilities for generation of a fixed asset tag.
- Assists with the purchasing and tracking of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) for construction/bond projects.
- Assists in maintaining college credit card program, process related transactions and maintains credit card records.
- Assists with competitive bid process and the preparation of and development of bid documents; coordinates bid schedule with Facilities staff and associate superintendent/vice president of finance and administration (VPFA) office personnel. Submits required public notifications related to formal and informal bids; assists with bid openings and preparation of documents for action by Board of Trustees.
- Processes vendor requests which includes; reviewing W-9 forms, determining vendor type, entering 1099 information if required, maintaining vendor information including creation and updating in the financial software system.
- Processes shipping and receiving requests to add funds to the postage machine.
- Assists purchasing supervisor with a variety of complex and technical duties.
- Assists in assuring compliance with Public Contract Code and established laws.
- Assists with Annual CUPCCAA contractor registration process.
- Provides requested documents for the annual district audit and other internal or external audits as needed.
- Oversees and distributes account cards for various vendors.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Knowledge of**:

- Methods and practices of financial record keeping;
- Records and database management;
- Computer programs; including Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Office equipment, procedures and practices;
- General office procedures, practices, and methods.

**Demonstrates ability to**:

- Perform financial and statistical clerical work;
- Make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately;
- Work with a high level of accuracy and great attention to detail;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Count and receive money;
- Operate office equipment;
- Operate a computer with speed and accuracy;
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

**Working Conditions**:

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