Buyer - Materials

About the role

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.

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.
• Process Improvement, Systems & Training: Lead process improvement efforts using the ERP system (Banner by Ellucian).
• Reporting & Administrative Support: Prepare monthly procurement award activity reports for the Management & Finance Committee and Board of Trustees in collaboration with the Assistant Director.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations and purchasing.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Ability to comply with regulatory oversight and fulfill KORA requests.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Banner by Ellucian).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Skills

• Procurement operations and purchasing.
• Strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Compliance and regulatory oversight.
• Process improvement and training.
• Reporting and administrative support.

Benefits

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided).
• Retail plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating 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.
• Many more!

Pay

$49,452.00 - $63,985.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. Opportunity for hybrid schedule.