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Document
Evaluation Committee Rules of Conduct
Year Created: 2025
DOCUMENT
JOB - Buyer 2007
- YEAR CREATED: 2007
- ENTITY TYPE: Chapter
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
- Education and Training
The document is a job description for the position of Buyer in the Purchasing Department. The primary purpose of the job is to acquire supplies, equipment, and services using approved purchasing methods. The qualifications for the position include a Bachelor's Degree, certification in the procurement field, knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, and experience in a procurement position in a public entity.
The major responsibilities and duties of the Buyer include preparing bidding documents, researching and developing specifications, receiving and tabulating bid submittals, collaborating with user departments in determining the best value, preparing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, preparing correspondence and memoranda related to the bidding process, reviewing and preparing contract agreements, communicating with staff and vendors, maintaining accurate records and documentation, serving as a liaison between Purchasing Services and departments, interviewing vendor representatives, assisting in supervising staff, maintaining relationships with the public and District staff, demonstrating ethical behavior and confidentiality, and performing other assigned duties.
The job does not have any supervisory responsibilities. The equipment used includes a personal computer, printer, calculator, typewriter, multiline phone system, copier, and fax machine. The working conditions involve the ability to communicate effectively, organize work efficiently, maintain emotion control under stress, and occasional physical demands such as lifting and travel. The document concludes by stating that the job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.