MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: BUYER I

GRADE: 13

JOB CODE: 1310

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Performs specialized and complex procurement and analyses in compliance with District policies and procedures, current public procurement practices, laws and business ethics. Develops and administers assigned commodity contracts and purchases a wide variety of assigned commodities.

Scope

This position works in the area of business services. Work contacts include administrators, staff, students, vendors and suppliers. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to Purchasing Manager; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non-routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

May direct the work of assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Prepares specifications for assigned commodity purchases and contract areas; negotiates complex multi-year and multi‑location contracts and purchase orders; conducts pre‑bid and post‑award conferences and formal bid openings; analyzes and coordinates the evaluation of bids for compliance to specifications, price, performance, extended cost benefit and warranty; performs research by interviewing district personnel and the vendor community to establish performance/technical criteria and product evaluation; researches market and develops sources of supply; assesses cost savings in terms of price, maintenance costs, product suitability and needs; resolves complex disputes with suppliers to ensure contract/purchase order compliance; keeps abreast of legal requirements and contract practices as they affect governmental procurement practices; advises on matters concerning pricing, quality, availability, budgetary planning and best buying patterns for requisitioners; may administer Purchasing Card Program including cardholder transactions review, campus staff training, applications processing, trouble shooting, and conducting periodic audits; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: centralized procurement practices and contract administration practices and procedures; commodity markets, marketing practices and pricing methods; compiling and evaluating highly technical specifications; on-line requisitioning systems.

Ability to: translate users’ needs into detailed bid specifications; instruct users and suppliers on policies and procedures relating to purchasing; perform cost analysis; establishes cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in business administration and/or professional experience in procurement; CPPO/CPPB/CPM certification desirable.

Special Conditions of Employment

This position may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may require prolonged monitor viewing.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.