Buyer

Primary Position Objective

Responsible for planning and supervising procurement actions for all supplies, services, and vendor contracts requested in support of center-wide operations in compliance with government regulations, corporate policies, and Center procedures. Directly supervises the Assistant Buyer.

Brief Description of Duties

• Coordinates Center purchasing through planning and budget control
• Justifies selection of services through competitive pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Serrato Corporation procurement policies and procedures.
• Verifies terminology and specifications of purchase requests.
• Creates statement of work for construction, services and supplies to include the bidding package.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates, and awards contract to supplier with best bid.
• Uses computer system to maintain purchase orders, research possible vendors, and other purchasing related actions.
• Ensures the proper preparation and maintenance of records and files.
• Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, and decision‑making skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all input.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors.

Experience

One-year purchasing, marketing, sales or related experience required. One-year supervisory experience preferred.

Education

Associate's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field; or equivalent combination of education and training. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.