Junior Buyer
1 week ago
**Junior Buyer**
**Job Description**
* Position Type:
District Support
* Date Posted:
3/3/2022
* Location:
District Administration Center - Glendale, AZ
* Date Available:
April 2022
* Closing Date:
Until Filled
Additional Information:
**Position Title:** Junior Buyer
**Department:** Purchasing **Supervisor:** Purchasing Manager
**Term of Employment:** 12 Month
**Salary Classification:** Exempt 1
**Job Summary:** Assists in the administration of the purchasing/procurement process for the district by using available resources to provide the best customer service and ensure compliance with procurement code, Federal and State law, and district policy.
**Essential Functions:** As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is **ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY** and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** generally include the following:
+ Maintains vendor relationship, management, and communication.
+ Prepares request for competitive offers, which shall include request for quotations, invitations for bid, request for proposals.
+ Conducts public bid/proposal openings, competitive offer analysis, product evaluation, and product recommendations of award.
+ Evaluates supplies, equipment, and services utilized by a variety of schools and/or programs.
+ Provides support to staff, schools, departments, and instructional committees on the purchasing and procurement process.
+ Provides training for staff members.
+ Prepares reports for activities, purchases, contracts, and funds expended or committed.
+ Evaluation of contracts and vendor performance.
+ Assists in maintaining the purchasing calendar, timelines, and deadlines.
+ Reviews and revises processes, procedures, forms, records, and schedules to meet compliance.
+ Reviews and processes requisitions and purchase order revisions to ensure compliance.
+ Maintain district vendor and award databases, files, and records retention according to Arizona State Library, Archives & Records.
+ Verify that P-Card expenditures are compliant, and purchases are only made from vendors on contract.
+ Maintain and update the purchasing portal website.
+ Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the department.
**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:**
+ Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and City statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
+ Knowledge of the principles of basic procurement, quotations, and the formal solicitation process.
+ Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying relevant Federal, State, County and City statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
+ Skill in drafting, circulating, evaluating, procuring, and preparing a variety of purchasing-related process and documents.
+ Skill in conducting public bid openings, analysis, and selections.
+ Ability to handle fast paced office and deal effectively and positively with vendors and district personnel.
+ Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, and the general-public.
+ Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** A high school diploma or GED AND 3 years verifiable Purchasing Department and computer experience, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
**OTHER REQUIREMENTS:**
+ Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
+ May be required to possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license.
+ May be required to travel to perform work functions.
+ May be required to work outside normal working hours
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**Posted**: 3/3/2022
**Job Reference #**: 16348
