Buyer Position Available In Duval, Florida

General Description / Primary PurposeThe Buyer is responsible for a full range of complex procurement functions requiring extensive knowledge of procurement and contracting policies, procedures, and practices. These functions include, but are not limited to, the formal competitive bid process, development of contracts, service agreements, leases and/or other written legal agreements. The buyer procures items or services in assigned commodity areas seeking the best overall value to the University while considering quality, price, and service. The buyer also consults with campus departments to identify needs and requirements in the development of appropriate scope of work; obtains and analyzes quotations and/or enters into negotiations with suppliers, as necessary. The buyer should be familiar with university policies, procurement regulations, Board of Governors regulations, and State of Florida Purchasing Rules and Statutes.

Job Functions

• Analyze requisitions, checking for proper account numbers, signatures, justifications, specifications and other required information
• Edit and write specifications and determine method of purchase
• Confer with using departments regarding current and future requirements and recommend substitutes through value analysis
• Consolidate requisitions for like items in order to obtain economies of scale and the benefits of maximum competition
• Solicit and evaluate vendor price quotations; open and analyze for award, bid for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services in assigned commodities, taking into consideration policies and such regulations that may be placed on the University by higher authority
• Develop a network for assigned commodity areas to consist of technical representatives, manufacturers representatives, and salespersons in order to keep current with new products, ideas, etc
• Maintain expertise in assigned commodity areas and purchasing techniques by attending courses, workshops, vendors facilities in an effort to continuously improve and broaden knowledge of products and services
• Develop and maintain a high level of customer service for the campus departments regarding current and future requirements, specifications, results of price quotations and bids, etc. through open lines of communication and periodic department visits as needed
• Stay current with existing and new policy matters of the State of Florida, Board of Governors and University regarding the acquisition of goods and services
• Promptly answer phone and e-mail inquiries from all constituents
• Keep up to date on new products, product cost trends, market conditions, and possible improvements in acquisition techniques and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Manager, Associate Director, and/or Chief Procurement Officer
• Provide management reports as to cost savings, minority business goals and sustainability efforts.

Marginal FunctionsMust be able to operate a telephone, computer, calculator, and copier/scannerDuring declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.[]{style=”background: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit; font

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