Buyer

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for procuring goods and services for assigned areas at the lowest cost appropriate. Maintains communication with vendors and department, researches competitive prices and services, and assists with the preparation of electronic purchase orders. Coordinates purchase orders and prices of materials, equipment and/or services. Maintains bid files for reference and audit purposes, and prepares and/or analyzes reports of purchasing activities. What a day of a Buyer looks like: Coordinates purchasing activities. Meets, and communicates with current or potential vendors. Performs follow−up with vendors, as needed. Processes requisitions and prepares purchase orders. Administers purchasing policies and procedures. Answers questions and resolves problems of personnel participating in activities. Prepares training materials and job aids. Conducts end-user trainings. Prepares, issues and renews requests for bids and proposals. Makes or coordinates necessary advertisements and public notices. Includes evaluation of proposals and bids once received. Studies prices, trends, market conditions, and identifies sources of supply and new product development. Monitors College purchasing expenditures to ascertain whether or not they are exceeding competitive thresholds. Assists in the preparation of electronic purchase orders. Prepares, or assists in preparing, specifications for purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment. Evaluates products. Designs complex spreadsheets, with multiple function formulas and links. Monitors, evaluates and coordinates services provided by outside vendors. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We’d love to hear from you if you have the following: Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework, or related experience accepted in lieu of degree One year related experience Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service Research information for problem solving Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Regular physical attendance required Preferred, but not a must: Education and Experience: Florida Association Public Procurement Officials membership NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) membership National Association of Educational Procurement membership Work Environment and Physical Demand: Frequency Reach and grasp objects. - Daily Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. -Daily Stand for extended periods of time. - Daily Use of video display terminal. - Daily Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. - Daily Communicate information verbally. - Daily Communicate information in writing. - Daily Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Daily Proofread and check documents for accuracy. - Daily This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $19.52 per hour; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. This position is open until filled with an initial review date of June 24, 2026. Wait, there is more! Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans. READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation! Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College: Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel. Application Deadline This position is open until filled About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. 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