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Purchasing Coordinator/Analyst (Short Term, Temporary Assignment)

Purchasing Coordinator/Analyst (Short Term, Temporary Assignment)

Kern Community College District • Bakersfield, CA, United States
4 days ago
Salary
$6,455.87 monthly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description


Purchasing Coordinator/Analyst (Short Term, Temporary Assignment)
Kern Community College District

Salary: $6,455.87 - $9,121.98 Monthly

Job Type: Temporary -- Classified Substitute

Job Number: FY24-2501234

Location: District Office, CA

Department: Business Services


Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, coordinate the purchasing process of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the District in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies; perform a variety of technical purchasing tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Representative Duties

Examine and evaluate current purchasing trends that affect price and availability; recommend improvements and modifications to activities and procedures; monitor compliance of purchasing procedures with applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinate maintenance and compliance of District business contracts and associated contract database.
Examine and evaluate new and alternative products and sources of supply; conduct vendor interviews; arrange for and participate in tests and demonstrations of supplies and equipment; notify staff of new products/vendors that are one the market; verify funds are available for purchases; reviews and recommends potential vendors and procurement of new products; researches and resolves product, pricing and distribution complaint issues with vendors; maintenance of all vendor files.
Coordinate, research, prepare and type formal bids and quotations, service agreements and leases; maintain bidding calendar; put together invitations to bid packages, including technical specifications, required bonds and general and special conditions required by the District; advertise public bids in newspaper; keep vendor bid list updated.
Provide coordination, information and assistance to District staff regarding purchasing matters. Answer telephone and provide information related to purchasing activities as appropriate; train staff in purchasing process, policy and regulations.
Implement and maintain e-procurement system for the District. This will include a variety of difficulty and complete technical and paraprofessional buyer duties that require an excellent working knowledge of purchasing functions and accounting functions for the assigned office, as well as of public educational institutions. Act as a point person for e-procurement, training staff on usage and responding to questions; resolving routine problems with the system.
Review trade publications and journal, and maintain files of vendors, catalogs and listings; assist in the maintenance of computerized records related to the purchasing function.
Prepare a variety of reports and statistical information. Maintain accounting records for governmental funds; prepare and analyze financial statements; prepare billings and claims; prepare budget projections and other specialized reports; prepare State reports; review reports for accuracy and completeness. Maintain a variety of purchasing files and records.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in business or a related field and
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in all phases of the acquisition process, including experience in purchasing on a wide variety of materials, supplies, services and equipment and contract/vendor administration, including a minimum of two years experience in the public sector, all other experience must include experience in which functions were at least 50% in purchasing functions.
OR
Bachelor of Science degree in business or a related field and
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in all phases of the acquisition process, including experience in purchasing on a wide variety of materials, supplies, services and equipment and contract/vendor administration, including a minimum of two years experience in the public sector, all other experience must include experience in which functions were at least 50% in purchasing functions.
Note - Purchasing functions do not include:Budget accountability, financial management and accountability including budget allocation and verification and payment of purchase orders, expediting activities, administrative, secretarial, office management, other clerical activities, data input positions involved with purchasing cycle, but not directly with purchasing
Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or completion within one year of employment is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:Principles and practices of purchasing.Laws and regulations applicable to school and/or governmental purchasing programs for State of California.Basic budgeting procedures and techniques.Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting.Principles and procedures of basic accounting and bookkeeping.Sources of supplies and marketing data.Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.Business letter writing and report preparation.Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.Principles of providing training.
ABILITY TO:Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations affecting purchasing operations.Communicate and implement district purchasing procedures.Test, demonstrate and evaluate merchandise.Determine compliance of bid proposals with specifications.Establish and maintain a variety of records and files.Access, operate and maintain various software applications.Input and retrieve data with speed and accuracy.Quickly identify problems and situations, and take appropriate action to resolve the underlying cause.Make arithmetic calculations.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Operate a variety of office equipment and machines such as calculator and copier.Operate computer terminal and peripheral equipment to input a variety of date and maintain various records.Establish harmonious and effective work relationships with departments and outside vendors.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Complete work efficiently with many interruptions.Work independently and with sound judgment within procedural guidelines.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include:
  • Completed Online Application for Employment form
  • Current resume
  • Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
  • Copy of legible transcripts
  • List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.Discrimination Free Work EnvironmentThe District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.



Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.
  • Completed online application for employment
  • Current resume
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
  • Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)


It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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