Part-Time Bookstore Buyer

JOB TITLE:

Bookstore Buyer
DEPARTMENT:
Auxiliary Services / ABAC Bookstore

LOCATION:

Tifton, Georgia
POSITION TYPE:
Part-Time (29 hours per week)

REPORTS TO:

Bookstore Manager

The Bookstore Buyer is responsible for coordinating, purchasing, and managing textbooks and course materials for the ABAC Bookstore. This position works closely with faculty, academic departments, and publishers to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of required and recommended course materials. The role supports student success by ensuring accurate, affordable, and accessible textbook availability for each academic term while maintaining strong inventory control and vendor relationships.

• Coordinate with faculty and academic departments to identify required and recommended course materials and ensure timely submission of textbook adoptions.
• Review course schedules, enrollment, and historical sales data to determine appropriate quantities of textbooks and instructional materials.
• Place orders for textbooks and related materials through approved vendors while adhering to institutional purchasing guidelines and budget expectations.
• Communicate with publishers and suppliers to verify pricing, availability, shipping timelines, and product updates including new editions and digital resources.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, purchase orders, returns, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate textbook returns, buy-back programs, and reordering processes to maximize cost efficiency and minimize excess inventory.
• Monitor open purchase orders, shipments, and backorders and resolve discrepancies to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain and update course material databases, booklists, and pricing information for faculty and students.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, bookstore staff, and vendors to address textbook-related issues and ensure clear communication across all parties.
• Assist with bookstore operations as needed, including customer service, inventory counts, and peak registration periods.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of experience in retail, purchasing, bookstore operations, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience working with textbooks, academic materials, or inventory systems is preferred.

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory control practices, and basic budgeting principles.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build working relationships with faculty, students, and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.

• Ability to lift and move books and materials up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform tasks in a retail bookstore environment.

• Up to 29 hours per week. Schedule may vary based on academic calendar needs, including peak periods at the beginning of semesters.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies.

For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at .