Buyer

Job Title

The Buyer

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible, under limited direction, for performing professional work of advanced and technical administrative functions of the Purchasing Department of GGC. These functions include asset tracking, p-card purchases, creating requisitions, and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

Administers bids and contracts, prepares bid forms, handles bidding process, analyzes bid results, and make recommendations. Purchases goods and services in accordance with purchasing requisitions. Provides liaison assistance between GGC departments and vendors. Presents training materials as approved by the Director of Purchasing. Participates in evaluating quality and type of individual products based on users' needs. Assists GGC departments in the preparation and requests for price quotes. Maintains purchase order and contract files. Maintain asset property tracking on all campus major items. Assists vendors and departments researching the status of payments, shipping dates, purchase orders, bids/proposals, and invoices. Familiar with p-card purchase rules and regulations and able to demonstrate application (this position holds a p-card). Assists in training support staff; attends functions/meetings as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of government purchasing experience (or 3 years direct experience as a USG Buyer or equivalent) Certification as a Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate or ability to obtain certification within 10 months of hire date.

Proposed Salary

45,300 - 56,600 Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.