Buyer 1 - Buyer
About The Position
Under limited supervision and procedural control, this position is responsible for technical assistance and contract processing for purchases of materials, supplies, software, services, and equipment for Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College. Purchases range in complexity from stock type items to moderately specialized products and services. This position is also responsible for the purchasing card program, as well as ensuring the proper administration of the State of Minnesota, Minnesota State, and the College's purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Two years of experience providing purchasing, procurement, fiscal, or administrative support in a public-sector, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
- Experience using an accounting, financial, or procurement system to enter, track, and reconcile transactions and related records.
- Ability to follow and apply established purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable state or organizational rules and regulations.
- Ability to prepare, review, and maintain standard purchasing, contract, or financial documents and reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency using office technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and related software to perform job duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and staff; provide customer service; and work cooperatively with others to resolve routine issues.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Minnesota State procurement policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with State of Minnesota purchasing rules and requirements.
- Experience using public-sector or higher-education financial, accounting, or procurement systems (e.g., SWIFT, SEMA4, SCUPPS, or similar).
- Experience assisting with procurement activities such as requests for quotes, bids, or proposals.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance and contract processing for purchases of materials, supplies, software, services, and equipment.
- Manage the purchasing card program.
- Ensure proper administration of purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
- Process purchases ranging in complexity from stock items to moderately specialized products and services.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
