Buyer III
Job No: 531154
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 7 – CSUEU – Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Summary
The Buyer III must establish work priorities under pressure, meet demands of deadlines, and possess a broad knowledge of State policies and procedures to assure contracts are made in the best interest of the State. The incumbent should also have a background in public works procurement.
This advanced level position works with a high degree of independence and has responsibility for preparing a variety of complex, highly technical, customized contracts which may include public works purchasing and information technology requirements, including independent problem solving. Each process is performed as required by the California State University policies and the State of California Public Procurement Codes, utilizing significant knowledge of public works, receiving, and property and accounting functions as they relate to contracts and procurement. The incumbent is to be recognizable as a valuable resource to campus customers of all levels in support of public works procurements. Responsibilities may include assistance with planning, and procedural changes for a particular functional area, and sharing of knowledge and resources with lower-level purchasing staff. The incumbent is the highest technical specialist for intra-agency agreements, contract development, consortium projects, and public works and information technology procurements. The majority of assignments (more than 50 percent) are at the advanced level.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.
Department Summary
The Contract and Procurement Management office is responsible for contracts administration and procurement processes for San Diego State University, including the Imperial Valley campus. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director, Contract and Procurement Management, our mission is to respond to the needs of multiple faculty and staff clients and comply with State legislated purchasing mandates and campus policy. The Contract and Procurement Management office is a fully automated, large-scale unit and encompasses a wide variety of functions from contract and lease negotiations, basic purchasing of services and equipment, supplies, materials and professional services to contracting capital and minor construction projects. Contract and Procurement Management consists of 8-10) Buyers, an Accounting Technician, an Administrative Analyst/Specialist, a Contract Administration Manager, and an Associate Director.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to three years of increasingly responsible purchasing experience of which two years must have involved major aspects of the purchasing function, i.e., high-technology and building and construction, utilizing competitive bidding or contract development, and including the writing of specifications and justifications to support them.
and
Equivalent to an undergraduate degree in purchasing, marketing, accounting, business, or other appropriate field. Additional experience which has demonstrated that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Key Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,800 per month.
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,306 – $7,790 per month.
Diversity and Community at SDSU
At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Supplemental Information
Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on August 31, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by August 30, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person’s identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.
SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at [email protected].
Advertised: Aug 17, 2023 (9:25 AM)
Applications Close: Open until filled
To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/531154/buyer-iii
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