Buyer

Arizona Western College; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 62,462,000 - 66,253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition-free classes for employees &/|

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arizona Western College in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Buyer to secure goods and services that keep operations running efficiently while supporting student success.

The role requires attention to detail, strong relationship building, and the ability to navigate purchasing policies; at least three years of procurement experience and an associate degree are required.

AWC offers health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three years of recent purchasing/procurement experience, including vendor coordination and purchase order processing.
• Ability to interpret purchasing policies and communicate them to college departments.

Responsibilities

• Serves students; interprets and communicates purchasing policies to various College departments and assists with the information needed for completing requisitions.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and coordinate vendor relationships and oversee purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Purchasing system experience

Job description

Help fuel student success at Arizona Western College! As a Buyer, you'll play a vital role in supporting our campus by securing the goods and services that keep operations running efficiently, effectively, and responsibly.If you're a detail-oriented professional who enjoys building relationships, finding solutions, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to have you join our team. Bring your expertise and help ensure every purchase supports learning, innovation, and student success.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students.Interprets and communicates purchasing policies and procedures to various College departments and assists with the information needed for completing requisitions.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Three years of recent purchasing/procurement experience, including vendor coordination and purchase order processing

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent

Salary:

$21.81- $23.11 per year, depending on experience.

Notes:

• Exempt

Why Work at AWC?

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
• Innovative and student-focused institution - learn more !

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:

Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / TTY: [phone]
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ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER