Buyer, Business

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• Posting Number: S1158
• Open to:
  All Applicants
• Job Title:
  
  BUYER
• Department:
  Purchasing
• Position Type:
  Exempt
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time-Staff
• Salary: $43,888.00 - $64,687.00
• Open Date: 12/18/2025
• Close Date: 01/09/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  No

Job Description

Summary:

The Buyer performs entry-level purchasing and procurement work under close supervision with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgement. The Buyer performs general purchasing activities to include, but is not limited to, creating purchase orders from requisitions, participating in strategic sourcing initiatives and processing solicitations for spot purchases and annual requirements and performing contract administration activities.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year general purchasing experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Strong time management and planning skills to coordinate and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage high‑volume workload with substantial attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform entry‑level purchasing and procurement work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to analyze information, situations, problems, policies and procedures to formulate logical and effective decisions or solve problems.
• Ability to demonstrate and encourage high ethical standards and integrity.
• Valid Driver License and ability to be insurable under the College’s insurers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or related field.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal law affecting community college purchasing practices.
• Knowledge of purchasing concepts and principles including advanced purchasing methods such as request for proposals, inter‑local cooperation contracts, and job order contracting.
• Knowledge of methods to manage, execute and administer purchases of complex, high‑dollar industrial and specialized equipment and services.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent professional purchasing certification preferred.

This is a security‑sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

• General Purchasing:
  • Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance prior to the processing transfer of requisition to purchase order.
  • Sign purchase orders up to authorized dollar thresholds.
  • Assist PA with purchase order follow‑up and monitor high‑profile purchases.
• Strategic Sourcing / Spend Analysis:
  • Assist with review of assigned departments and category spend patterns.
  • Become familiar with products and vendors for assigned departments and categories.
• Solicitations for Spot Purchases and Annual Contracts:
  • Process requests for quotes and solicitations.
  • Assist with specification development.
  • Assist with the preparation and distribution and/or prepare of bid invitations to vendors.
  • Assist with the development and/or develop bid evaluation instruments.
  • Assist with the coordination and facilitation of procurement‑related meetings such as kick‑off and pre‑proposal meetings, post‑award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scoring.
• Cooperative Purchasing:
  • Assist with COOP identification, contract analysis and implementation.
• Contract Management:
  • Assist with goods and services contract management for assigned categories and departments.
• General Duties:
  • Acquire knowledge of Del Mar, State and general government procurement requirements.
  • Maintain procurement files.
  • Answer questions, provide guidance and act as a liaison between internal and external customers.
  • Assist with delivery and invoicing discrepancies.
  • Assist with BPO, COOP and P‑Card audits.
  • Work with Purchasing Assistant(s) to meet department goals.
  • Assist with training end users. Perform other duties as assigned.

Entry level

Contract

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Higher Education