Buyer Trainee

Job Title

Buyer Trainee

Buyer Trainee

559187

Classification Range $3,311 - $5,992 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,311 - $3,900 per month)

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is a temporary training position to end on or before eleven months of training in the program. Upon successful completion, the Buyer Trainee may move to Buyer I Classification.

The Contracts and Procurement department provides the campus community with cost efficient and effective handling of acquisitions and contracting needs in accordance with State laws and CSU policies. The Division of Administration and Finance manages a wide array of operations from maintaining and enhancing university buildings and grounds to providing important business support services.

• Under the supervision of the Director of Contracts and Procurement, the Buyer Trainee will be engaged in a formal, structured program of an eleven-month duration to acquire the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of a professional buyer.
• Perform work under close supervision with assignments in the major aspects of purchasing.
• During training, acquire knowledge and abilities: basic methods and procedures of purchasing utilizing the CSUF Financial System; purchasing commodities and services; learning the fundamental concepts of contracting for CSU Clinical, Affiliation, and Student Learning Agreements; process of competitive bidding as required by California State Statutes and Codes; recording and documenting purchasing and contracting activities; ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Other duties as assigned.

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. Knowledge of general office procedures, methods, and practices.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

Two years of college education preferably in Business; knowledge of general office procedures, methods, and policies; experience in a procurement organization and CSU system.

A valid California driver’s license.

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• Flex Cash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

California State University, Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. 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. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent.

Therefore, you will be required to file an initial Conflict of Interest Form 700:
Statement of Economic Interests within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

On-Campus CSUEU Employees.