Buyer New

Job Summary

Purchase supplies, equipment, and various services for the college. In addition the Buyer processes the return of supplies and equipment to vendors, verifies needs for commodities and services, and reviews purchase orders.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent education in Business and two years experience in the purchasing field. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience.

Experience with personal computers and advanced skills with integrated software packages that include word-processing, spreadsheets, graphics and database management capabilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with others.

Ability to perform responsibilities under one’s own initiative with general supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience.

Experience in a higher education setting.