Bookstore General Buyer

JCCC • Overland Park, KS

1d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Under direct supervision of Course Materials Supervisor coordinate the timely submission of adoption forms, perform specialized purchasing of applicable course materials and ancillary items for specifically assigned areas. Maintain existing inventory in assigned areas, using system reports to aid in purchasing and cyclical inventory preparation.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years customer service experience
• Ability to work effectively with diverse campus community
• Successful candidate must be a dependable, organized, detail-oriented team member with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Engagement with course materials stakeholders: regularly meet with faculty, maintain contact with publishers and vendors regarding pricing and availability of product, serve as customer service liaison in person, by phone and by email.
• Attend training and conferences to keep up to date on industry.
• Responsible for timeliness of adoptions for assigned areas following master adoption schedule and places orders for receiving on a timely basis each term.
• Obtain course materials and merchandise through multiple sources including online purchasing for price competitiveness.
• Inventory management of assigned areas, using system reports.
• Research and determine appropriate selection, inventory, quantity, and pricing for assigned areas.
• Use historical data to ensure adequate purchasing in areas without over or under buying.
• Maintain buyback estimates for assigned areas.
• Maintain general understanding of DayOne Access procedures to provide faculty and student support as needed.

Benefits

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed