Buyer - Materials

Materials•Overland Park, KS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer promotes the most effective use of college funds in acquiring commodities and services. This position supports MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and lower-risk procurements of the Senior Buyer - Campus Services. Manages tangible commodities and one-off purchases such as vehicles, equipment, linen rentals, general goods, low-risk Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC)-related acquisitions, and low-risk professional services. Manages the College’s external purchasing accounts such as Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, Grainger, and others. Fulfills KORA (Kansas Open Record Act) requests in accordance with college policy and state statutes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with procurement policies and operating procedures.
Manage fiscal year-end PO reconciliation, close-out, and roll to the next fiscal year.
Evaluate market conditions, define needs with departments, and manage sourcing of vehicles, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), equipment, linen rentals, general goods, and lower-risk AEC-related commodities and services through bidding methods (RFQs, bids, proposals, cooperatives, piggybacking).
Review, establish, negotiate, and manage contracts and Certificates of Insurance.
Develop (written terms and conditions), collect, and manage bonds throughout the bidding and contract management process in compliance with JCCC’s terms and conditions, state statutes, and industry-best practices.
Fulfill and manage KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) requests in accordance with college policy and state statutes.
Lead process improvement efforts using the ERP system (Banner by Ellucian).
Prepare monthly procurement award activity reports for the Management & Finance Committee and Board of Trustees in collaboration with the Assistant Director.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center