Job Details

Under the direction of Procurement management, develops written specifications for Invitations to Bid Formal Solicitation Documents and writes standard contracts or agreements utilizing models or templates. Organizes and implements the timely procurement of a broad spectrum of goods and services to serve the students and staff of the college campuses. Extensive personal contacts are required with college staff and representatives of commercial firms. Highly developed communication skills are required to negotiate and consult with vendors and managers, and to comprehend technical language, confer, analyze and write in an objective, logical manner. Incumbent is expected to function independently in accordance with college and state statutory requirements, subject to supervisory direction and review.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/buyerco/

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Demonstrated experience in contracting, purchasing, or equivalent, beyond the minimum qualifications
• Experience working within an ERP system (ie. SAP, Banner, Peoplesoft)
• Knowledge of cooperative contracting
• Knowledge of purchasing practices, systems, College Procurement policy and Oregon revised statute 279a-c
• Knowledge of project planning, implementation, tracking and follow-up
• Knowledge of complex formal solicitation processes
• Strong attention to detail  

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AA degree in Business/Accounting with course work in purchasing, inventory management, government procurement or business retail management (Note: Experience performing the duties described above may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.)
• Two years experience in purchasing or buying in either a public institution or a position which includes procurement of a wide variety of goods and services, and procurement contract preparation/negotiation

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Oregon State purchasing statutes and other governing regulations

•  Demonstrated ability to comprehend technical language and to confer, analyze, and write in an objective, lucid manner
•  Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups at all levels within and outside the college
•  Proficient in use of computers, spreadsheet and other software, and 10-key calculator

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave:   (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

• Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year
• 12 Paid holidays

View a complete list of PCC benefits.