Buyer, Business

Full-time

$23.32/hour

2611H FULL TIME (12 MONTH) 237 work days, 24 paid holidays, 261 total paid days

• PTO
• holidays
• matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• health
• and life insurance
• wellness
• professional growth credit

Available annually

1% for two or more years of full time like experience and an additional 1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

Procure supplies, materials, equipment and services in the most cost effective manner for district funded expenditures by adhering to Arizona Statutes, School District Procurement Rules and Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR).

• Two (2) year degree and/or any equivalent combination of training, education, experience, or professional certification.
• Experience in purchasing supplies, materials and services within a public procurement organization; preferred.
• Demonstrate ability in preparing specifications for quotes, bids, and proposals that are diverse in nature.
• Demonstrate ability to source suppliers, materials, equipment, and services.
• Effective oral and written communication and a high degree of cooperation and teamwork are necessary.
• Ability to maintain ethical business practices.
• Must possess basic clerical, math, and good organizational skills.
• Experience in the operation of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to:
  Microsoft Office Products, plus various financial management software.

• Review and approve purchase requisitions for conformance to District, State and Federal procurement rules.
• Define requirements and prepares specifications for quotes, bids and proposals for supplies, equipment and services.
• Prepare, issue, evaluate and award formal solicitations and related documents including, but not limited to:
  Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI) and multi-year quotes.
• Conduct pre-bid meetings, site walks, oral presentations/demonstrations, and evaluation committee meetings for projects as required.
• Negotiate pricing and request best and final offers as required.
• Monitor vendor spending and contract totals to ensure compliance with the USFR, State Procurement Rules and Governing Board Policy.
• Effectively and efficiently administer contracts including ongoing contract administration which includes evaluating revisions, price increases and monitoring vendor performance.
• Approve price increases and make revisions to purchase orders and/or contracts as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining annual maintenance agreements for District equipment and software.
• Assist in training district personnel on procurement rules and requirements including the use of District financial software system for procurement purposes.
• Meet with vendors to encourage and promote good customer/supplier relationships and provide assistance on how to conduct business with the District.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and other sensitive information related to procurement.
• Maintain procurement records as prescribed by the USFR, AZ State Procurement Rules and Governing Board policy.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as…