514765 - Buyer Trainee

514765 - Buyer Trainee

Classificaiton: Buyer Trainee
Department: Contracts and Procurement
Sub-Division: AVP Business and Administrative Services
Salary Range: $3,003 - $5,435 per month (Anticipated hiring range is $3,003 - $3,350 per month)
Appointment Type: Temporary
Time Base: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; This is a temporary training position to end on or before eleven months of training in the program. Upon successful completion, the Buyer Trainee may move to the Buyer I classification.

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.


Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:
The Contracts and Procurement department provides the campus community with cost efficient and effective handling of acquisitions and contracting needs in accordance with State laws and CSU policies. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Buyer Trainee. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Contracts and Procurement, the Buyer Trainee will be engaged in a formal, structured program of an eleven-month duration to acquire the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of a professional buyer. The position will perform work under close supervision with assignments in the major aspects of purchasing. Upon successful completion, the trainee may be moved into a Buyer I classification.

During the training, the following knowledge and abilities must be acquired:

Basic methods and procedures of purchasing utilizing the CSUF Financial System. Purchasing of commodities and services. Learning the fundamental concepts of contracting for CSU Clinical, Affiliation, and Student Learning Agreements. Process of competitive bidding as required by the California State Statues and Codes. Recording and documenting purchasing and contracting activities. Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.

As a member of the Contracts and Procurement Team, the Buyer Trainee supports efforts in promoting an inclusive environment of teamwork and will contribute towards ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are incorporated in department operations, programs, and services. Represents the Contracts and Procurement Team in campus events and provides excellent customer service to supporting the needs of the campus community. Other duties as assigned.


Essential Qualifications:
Equivalent to two years of general work experience in accounts payable, ordering, shipping and receiving, or financial record keeping or purchasing or successful completion of course work in purchasing, accounting, marketing, general business or other appropriate field at the junior college or college level may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of general office procedures, methods, and practices. During training, the following knowledge and abilities must be acquired: basic methods and procedures of purchasing; process of competitive bidding as required by the California State Statutes and Codes; writing of routine, non-specialized specifications; purchasing of standard items; recording and documenting purchasing activities; ability to communicate clearly in English in writing and speaking.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.


Preferred Qualifications:
Two years college education preferably in Business area. Knowledge of general office procedures, methods and policies. Experience in a procurement organization and CSU experience.


Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator


Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function.

Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

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Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2022 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/514765/514765-buyer-trainee jeid-59f7caf85f68c24288ca893fcc159228