Buyer

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer acquires goods and services in compliance with state law and College policies and procedures. In-person work on campus is an essential function. The position receives, reviews, and approves requisitions and issues purchase orders, manages assigned commodities, and supports procurement activities from supplier sourcing through bid processing and agreement administration. The Buyer also provides procurement guidance to College personnel and performs other duties as assigned. Applicants must meet the stated education and experience qualifications and submit qualifying academic transcripts with their application. This is a security-sensitive position and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check as permitted or required by law and College policy. The successful candidate must also provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a business-related field and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Effective oral and written communication, technical, and analytical skills.
Experience processing bids and working knowledge of general and technical specifications.
Experience working and negotiating with vendors.
Working knowledge of purchasing laws and regulations applicable to education and government.
Experience working with a wide variety of commodities and knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and sourcing.
Experience working with contracts and agreements.
Submit a copy of a transcript reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees with the application; applications without transcripts will not be considered.
Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or the institution must be certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country.
Foreign-language transcripts must include a full word-for-word translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation of equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework.
Complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment online by the announced deadline.
The successful candidate must undergo a criminal background check and provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.

Nice To Haves

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States, and the College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging.

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and approve requisitions and issue purchase orders daily.
Apply professional buying principles and purchasing techniques.
Interview suppliers and agency representatives and obtain telephone quotes for emergency purchases.
Manage assigned commodities and ensure purchase agreements are in place for each commodity.
Facilitate procurement of goods and services and promptly and professionally address and resolve problems related to assigned commodities.
Investigate sources of supply.
Maintain and use catalogs, specifications, and brochures.
Compare and analyze specifications and other sources to develop accurate specifications.
Process bids accurately and promptly in compliance with College policies and the Texas Education Agency Code.
Guide College personnel and provide procurement information to help ensure compliance with College policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.