$3608-5412 mo./full-time (Hiring Range: up to $3900 mo.)

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Under general supervision of the Manager of Purchasing & Contract Administration, performs journey-level procurement responsibilities in support of the campus community consistent with industry best practices and in compliance with State, California State University, and University regulations/policies.  Processes orders for goods and services using Financials-Purchasing system; analyzes, evaluates, and processes departmental requisitions; follows up on orders to expedite orders overdue for delivery or completion of service; prepares and issues requests for quotes, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals for goods and services using on-line bid management system; analyzes department requests and prepares appropriate bid documents, including specifications; sources vendors, receives bids, and analyzes bids results; processes service agreements for professional services and equipment maintenance using established templates; prepares contract documents and negotiates routine terms and conditions; interacts with campus department personnel and suppliers to problem solve procurement issues to include payment disputes, delivery, or completion of services; performs customer service visits and vendor site visits; and performs other duties as assigned.

Equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or other appropriate field.  Additional experience that has demonstrated the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities listed may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent to two years purchasing experience at a level equivalent to Buyer I with background in areas such as formal competitive bidding processes, contract development, service agreements, leases, or other written legal agreements.  Institute for Supply Management certification or equivalent is desired. 

Thorough knowledge of: principles, methods, and procedures of purchasing and procurement policies, including the administration of formal competitive bid cycles according to the California State Statutes and Codes.  General knowledge of contract development procedures and practices.  Thorough knowledge of, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn, a variety of California State University (CSU) policies, practices, and formats for common contracts, service agreements, and leases.  Ability and specialized skills to: develop, interpret, and apply accurate, multiple, and precise procurement specifications; analyze bids and administer the bidding process; keep financial records; demonstrate creativity in developing cost-saving buying practices; remain current regarding business trends and market changes; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors and with faculty, students, administrators, and members of the general public; read and write clearly in English, comprehend and apply California State Statutes and Codes as well as contract language; perform product research; make cost data comparisons; and, depending on assignment, plan and lead the work of others.  Desirable qualifications include experience with an automated purchasing system, public purchasing, and request for quotations and contracting for services.