Job Summary 

Under the supervision and direction of the Procurement Director, the purpose of the position is to acquire services, supplies and goods as required by the assigned department at a competitive price in a time-efficient manner and to provide basic routine administrative support work relating to the purchasing function. Performs traditional purchasing work including the development, supervision and related functions of the purchasing activities for government. Signature Authority is set at $20,000 which may be increased upon written notification of the Director of Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform necessary purchasing procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services such as heavy equipment, large tools, motor vehicles, automated office equipment and supplies, fuels, chemicals, consulting services, industrial equipment, and service and construction contracts.
• Recommend and develop process improvements to promote purchasing practices that result in improved efficiencies, accountability and economies for the University.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Excellent customer service skills, which include ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex rules and policies. Excellent interpersonal skills, which includes the ability to work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse environment. Good working knowledge of both PeopleSoft (SF, FA, and Finance) and personal computer applications, which include MS Word and Excel. Good organizational and follow-up skills, which will result in timely and effective completion of work assignments.  Thorough knowledge of State, CSU and University rules, regulations and policies regarding procurement and the demonstrated ability to apply these rules, regulations and policies to the procurement process.

Must be able to apply pre-existing specifications, terms, and conditions on all contract documents regardless of complexity or technical content. Must be able to analyze complex bid documents to process award of contracts.  Demonstrative ability to negotiate complex terms and conditions, reducing risk and liability exposure for the campus.

Ability to independently compose memos and letters to on, and off-campus sources. Ability to articulate complex rules and regulations to a diverse community of end users. Must exercise good judgment in dealing with others, in dealing with sensitive issues and deadlines, in recognizing the problems or decisions.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

•  Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in purchasing, accounting, marketing, business administration, or other related field and two years of purchasing experience at a level equivalent to Buyer I with background in areas such as formal competitive bidding processes, development of contracts, service agreements, leases, or other written legal agreements required.
•  Public Works experience preferred.
•  Experience with People Soft preferred.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Licenses

• CPP or CPSM certification preferred.

Department

Procurement Services

Classification

Buyer II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,313 - $5,417 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,313 - $7,806 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0  time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a full-time, probationary position.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.