Buyer Trainee

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The Contracts and Procurement department provides the campus community with cost efficient and effective handling of acquisitions and contracting needs in accordance with State laws and CSU policies. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Buyer Trainee. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Contracts and Procurement, the Buyer Trainee will be engaged in a formal, structured program of an eleven-month duration to acquire the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of a professional buyer. The position will perform work under close supervision with assignments in the major aspects of purchasing. Upon successful completion, the trainee may be moved into a Buyer I classification.

During the training, the following knowledge and abilities will be acquired:

• Basic methods and procedures of purchasing utilizing the Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) Financial System.

• Purchasing of commodities and services.

• Learning the fundamental concepts of contracting for CSU Clinical, Affiliation, and Student Learning Agreements.

• Process of competitive bidding as required by the California State Statues and Codes

• Recording and documenting purchasing and contracting activities.

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Equivalent to two years of general work experience in accounts payable, ordering, shipping and receiving, or financial record keeping or purchasing, or successful completion of course work in purchasing, accounting, marketing, general business or other appropriate field at the junior college or college level may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of general office procedures, methods, and practices. During training, the following knowledge and abilities must be acquired: basic methods and procedures of purchasing; process of competitive bidding as required by the California State Statutes and Codes; writing of routine, non-specialized specifications; purchasing of standard items; recording and documenting purchasing activities; ability to communicate clearly in English in writing and speaking.

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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years college education preferably in Business area. Knowledge of general office procedures, methods, and policies. Experience in a procurement organization and CSU experience.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver's License.

Special Working Conditions

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This is a temporary training position to end on or before eleven months of training in the program. Upon successful completion, the Buyer Trainee may move to the Buyer I classification.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

Advertised: Jun 13 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 27 2024 Pacific Daylight Time