Job Summary Under the supervision and direction of the Procurement Director, the Buyer Trainee will be engaged in a formal, structured program to acquire the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of a professional buyer. The position will perform work under close supervision with assignments in the major aspects of purchasing. Upon successful completion, the trainee may be moved into a Buyer I classification. During the training, the following knowledge and abilities must be acquired: Basic methods and procedures of CSULB's procurement process, Purchasing of standard items, Process of competitive bidding as required by the California State Statues and Codes, Recording and documenting purchasing activities and Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
Key Responsibilities - Processing Purchase Orders and Contracts- Evaluate requisitions for clarity, pricing, delivery, special requirements and appropriate funding.
- Research and Data Analysis-Research prior year orders for accurate renewal processing and gather data and statistics for annual reports to the Chancellor’s Office.
- Insurance Verification/Coordination-Obtain insurance certificates w/endorsements in accordance with CSU policy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities General knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, and procedures, including the processes of competitive bidding required by California State Statutes and Codes. Through knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, a variety of CSU polices, practices, and formats for common contracts, service agreements, and leases. Excellent customer service skills, which include ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex rules and policies. Excellent interpersonal skills, which includes the ability to work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse environment. Good working knowledge of both PeopleSoft (SF, FA, and Finance) and personal computer applications, which include MS Word and Excel. Good organizational and follow-up skills, which will result in timely and effective completion of work assignments. Maintains a safe and clean environment. Thorough knowledge of State, CSU and University rules, regulations and policies regarding procurement and the demonstrated ability to apply these rules, regulations, and policies to the procurement process.
Must be able to apply pre-existing specifications, terms, and conditions on all contract documents regardless of complexity or technical content. Must be able to analyze complex bid documents to process award of contracts. Demonstrative ability to negotiate complex terms and conditions, reducing risk and liability exposure for the campus. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to independently compose memos and letters to on, and off-campus sources. Ability to articulate complex rules and regulations to a diverse community of end users. Must exercise good judgment in dealing with others, in dealing with sensitive issues and deadlines, in recognizing the problems or decisions. Communications with the University community in a professional manner.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience - Equivalent to two years of general work experience in accounts payable, ordering, shipping and receiving, or financial record keeping or purchasing OR successful completion of course work in purchasing, accounting, marketing, general business or other appropriate field at the junior college or college level may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Physical Summary Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department Procurement Services
Classification Buyer Trainee
Compensation 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.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $3,311- $4,476 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,311 - $5,992 per month.
Benefits Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.
Time Base 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Application Procedures Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Equal Employment Statement California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Accommodations We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .
Out of State Employment Policy California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Advertised: Aug 17 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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