Buyer

About the role

Responsible for planning and supervising procurement actions for all supplies, services, and vendor contracts requested in support of center-wide operations in compliance with government regulations, corporate policies, and Center procedures. Directly supervises the Assistant Buyer.

The salary for this position is $43,888 per year, and it is a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates Center purchasing through planning and budget control
• Justifies selection of services through competitive pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Serrato Corporation procurement policies and procedures
• Verifies terminology and specifications of purchase requests
• Creates statement of work for construction, services and supplies to include the bidding package
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates, and awards contract to supplier with best bid
• Uses computer system to maintain purchase orders, research possible vendors, and other purchasing related actions
• Ensures the proper preparation and maintenance of records and files
• Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries
• Works toward meeting performance management goals
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all input
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors

Requirements

• One-year purchasing, marketing, sales or related experience required
• One-year supervisory experience preferred
• Associate's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field; or equivalent combination of education and training
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available