Immediately Need Buyer in Kansas

Job title: Buyer
Company: Olathe Unified School
Job description: POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for promoting the most effective use of school district funds in the acquisition of assigned commodities and services. The Buyer is responsible for procuring or coordinating the procurement of various commodities and services, assists staff in defining needs and developing alternative solutions as required, develops and investigates sources of supply, issues necessary processes to seek competitive pricing and provides customer service to both vendors and district end users.
This position is part of the Procurement Department and reports to Assistant Director of Business & Financial Services.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process bidding documents including Request for Bids (RFB) and Request for Proposal (RFP), in accordance with federal and state laws, and Board of Education policies. Ensure commodity or service is procured at the greatest value available to the school district.
• Obtain quotes from vendors to assist in the procurement process for district end users.
• Process requisitions to purchase orders. Assure accuracy of orders based on department needs. Confirm vendor receipt of order and follow-up on orders as necessary.
• Establish and maintain term and supply contracts for departmental utilization; Manage contract administration, i.e.; vendor price adjustment requests, vendor contract compliance issues; Work with user departments to review supplier performance prior to term and supply contract renewals.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and maintain professional relations with all internal and external clients and vendors. Prioritize and schedule projects as required in order to meet the user department needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements BUYER:

• Associate?s degree in related Business field desired
• Two years (minimum) related procurement experience, in a public education setting, preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, complex projects simultaneously
• High degree of motivation, responsibility and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment
• Highly collaborative team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results
• Minimal driving may be required; a valid driver's license and good driving record are required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the performance of Sedentary work. The position involves regularly requires sitting, walking, and standing; talking and hearing, both in person, by telephone, and other electronic means; use of hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. The position also requires: written and oral communication skills; ability to work under pressure; effective interpersonal skills; ability to diffuse conflict required; commitment to accuracy; attention to detail required; strong organizational skills; flexibility required; ability to work fluently within various types of software (ERP systems specifically, including function-specific modules).

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

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