Senior Buyer- Finance

Tempe, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TITLE: Buyer Senior

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Procure necessary supplies materials equipment and professional services to meet the needs of the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor Degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in Business Administration Accounting or related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible government procurement experience (preferred)
State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft and issue invitations for bids requests for proposals and requests for quotations.
Conduct pre-bid proposal conferences and respond to vendor questions pertaining to solicitations and issue amendments if necessary.
Administer the evaluation of bid proposals and recommend bid award for Governing Board action.
Verify purchase requisitions for correctness and ensure cost effective vendor sources are used.
Develop and administer purchase contracts; insure District is in compliance with Attorney General Auditor General USFR and procurement code guidelines on purchasing.
Coordinate procurement related activities between District and vendor personnel.
Manage the purchase of warehouse stock and maintenance of adequate inventory levels at the central warehouse.
Work with Property Control to ensure that adequate standard furniture and equipment inventory is on hand and ordered.
Maintain annual maintenance agreements for equipment located throughout the District.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of District Federal and State procurement codes rules and regulations
Knowledge of government or school district procurement methods practices and procedures
Knowledge in the School District Procurement Rules in ADPM procurement such as and Job Ordering Contracting
Knowledge of methods related to development of complex solicitations and contracts
Knowledge of administration and accounting practices and procedures
Knowledge of computer software related to database and accounting administration
Skill negotiating complex contracts and proposals
Skill utilizing written and verbal communication in the development and presentation of reports recommendations and contracts
Skill analyzing and improving efficiency while maintaining high level quality
Skill utilizing customer service/personal relations techniques in responding to inquiries requests and complaints
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General office environment

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.

Mental challenge utilizing a high degree of independent judgement and complex problem solving.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice

CATEGORY: Classified

WORK YEAR: 12 months

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Finance

Required Experience:

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TITLE: Buyer SeniorJOB DESCRIPTION:Procure necessary supplies materials equipment and professional services to meet the needs of the District.QUALIFICATIONS:Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GEDBachelor Degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in B...