Senior Buyer - Business Services
About The Position
The Senior Buyer advances JCCC’s mission by ensuring the prudent and strategic use of institutional funds in the acquisition of commodities and services. This role places significant emphasis on business services and related commodities, including banking, financial services, insurance, employee benefits, legal services, space rental and vehicle lease agreements, and other professional services. The incumbent evaluates market conditions, collaborates with departments to define business needs, and manages sourcing activities through a variety of competitive solicitation methods. Responsibilities include reviewing, establishing, negotiating, and administering contracts on behalf of JCCC’s Procurement Department. The incumbent reports to the Executive Director, Procurement Services.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Public, government, and cooperative purchasing experience.
- Knowledge of business law and Kansas statutes applicable to state procurements.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer/Buyer (CPPO/CPPB), Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP).
Responsibilities
- Develop and investigate sources of supply.
- Manage processes to seek competitive pricing and maximum value through RFQ/RFB/RFP, piggyback opportunities, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
- Participate in vendor fairs and other internal/external procurement events as necessary.
- Occasionally serve as backup to other Senior Buyers in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), as well as Information Technology commodities and services.
- Establish, review, negotiate, and manage contracts.
- Keep contracts and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) up-to-date in network drive and eProcurement site (ProcureWare).
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with procurement policies and operating procedures.
- Assist departments with the concurrent management of vendors and vendor performance.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and external vendors.
- Track vendor costs, contract spending, and other data.
- Prepare various reports as necessary.
- Compose monthly activity award recommendations for executive management and Board of Trustee approval.
- 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
- And many more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
