Buyer

Buyer

Salary

$36,843.00 - $39,881.00 Annually

Location

Administrative Service Center, El Paso, TX

Job Type

Full time - Regular

Job Number

2026168

Division

VP Finance & Administration

Department

Director Purchasing

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Employee Classification

Professional Support

Position Grade

C

Job Summary

Responsible for acquiring goods and services in compliance with state law and College policies and procedures. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Essential Functions

Receive, review, and approve requisitions to issue purchase orders on a daily basis.

Apply the principles of professional buying and purchasing techniques. Interview suppliers and agency representatives and obtain quotes telephonically for emergency purchases.

Responsible for assigned commodities. Ensure purchase agreements are in place for each commodity, facilitating procurement of goods and services, addressing and resolving problems as related to assigned commodities in a prompt and professional manner.

Investigate sources of supply. Maintain and use a variety of catalogs, specifications, and brochures. Compare and analyze specifications and other sources as a basis for developing accurate specifications.

Process bids in an accurate and timely manner to ensure compliance with College policies and Texas Education Agency Code.

Guide and provide procurement information to College personnel to ensure compliance with College policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree (Business related) and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Effective communication (both oral and written), technical, and analytical skills.

3. Experience processing bids with a working knowledge of general and technical specifications.

4. Experience working and negotiating with vendors.

5. Working knowledge of applicable purchasing laws and regulations related to education and government.

6. Experience working with a large variety of different commodities and knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and sourcing.

7. Experience working with contracts and agreements.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

Other Requirements

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating Transcript or Unofficial Transcript will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employer El Paso Community College

Address P.O. Box 20500

El Paso, Texas, 79998

Phone (915) 831-6332

Website http://jobs.epcc.edu