District Buyer

Fairport Central School District • Fairport, NY

103d • $45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The District Buyer is responsible for purchasing supplies, equipment and services involving direct contact with suppliers and vendors. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the procurement process meets the district's needs effectively.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma
• Bachelor's Degree plus one (1) year of paid full time or its part time equivalent experience in a purchasing organization as a professional buyer or similar purchasing position; OR
• Associate's Degree plus three (3) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience; OR
• Five (5) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of the above

Nice To Haves

• Good knowledge of New York State General Municipal Law as related to municipal purchasing
• Good knowledge of competitive purchasing procedures
• Good knowledge of ethical and acceptable business practices in dealing with vendors and suppliers
• Skilled in mathematical computation
• Ability to negotiate with vendors, suppliers and district representatives
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Confers with administrators, curriculum staff specialists, department heads, teachers and others in the development and clarification of requirements
• Drafts bid lists and bid specifications in collaboration with responsible line and staff personnel
• Selects suppliers, interviews and corresponds with vendors
• Obtains price quotations (formal and informal) for supplies and equipment
• Creates purchase contracts for selected items
• Recommends award of purchase contracts for selected items
• Solicits and reviews bids from vendors
• Monitors market conditions and price trends; searches for new sources of supply and improved items within assigned commodity groupings
• Performs follow-up activity on open purchase orders, obtaining delivery dates
• Resolves receipt problems and other vendor difficulties
• Recommends evaluations of vendors based upon observed performance
• Initiates and participates in the quality evaluation of product samples
• Coordination of district auctions
• Assisting in the monitoring of open purchase orders
• Other position related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health and Dental
• Life Insurance
• New York State Employee Retirement System (NYSERS) Pension
• Longevity Payments
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree