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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE Buyer 2 - Procurement & Supply Specialist 2 in SPOKANE, Washington
Buyer 2 - Procurement & Supply Specialist 2
Community Colleges of Spokane
Location: CCS District Office Spokane
Department: District Purchasing Office
Salary Range: $3,910 - $5,241
Starting salary for this position is: $3,910 (Monthly)
Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.
About Us
Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.
Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/02/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
About the Procurement & Supply Specialist 2 - Buyer 2
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Procurement Manager, this position is responsible for the procurement of varied materials and services in support of multiple departments and programs at the Spokane Colleges while adhering to State regulations and Spokane Colleges policies and procedures. Duties include assisting in the development of specifications, issuing and evaluating bids, awarding purchase orders and contracts, processing procurement requests into purchase orders and researching and fixing issues that may arise throughout the procurement process.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Procure goods and services under the direct buy authority of the institution in accordance with internal policies and procedures, and with adherence to all federal and State of Washington rules and regulations. *
• Assist in the development of specifications, issue bid requests and evaluate responses. Award and issue contracts and POs to the best responsive and responsible bidder. Assist in the complete procurement cycle from PR creation through receipt of goods or services. *
• Work independently to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and related supplier invoice, shipment and/or any related freight charges or claims. *
• Meet with supplier representatives and conduct market research to identify alternative sources of supply to encourage supplier diversity, improve quality and reduce expenses. *
• Coordinate payments for the receipt of goods and services with the accounts payable team using system processes including vouchers and purchase cards. *
• Assist campus personnel who input Purchase Requests into the automated requisitioning systems, with understanding what data must be included in the PR and with understanding the laws and regulations regarding public procurement transactions. *
• Route purchase requests for appropriate expenditure approvals and convert approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders (POs). Submit the POs to vendors and monitor acknowledgements and resolve any discrepancies between the PO and acknowledgement