Buyer - Purchasing Office

Buyer - Purchasing Office

Salary

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Location

MAC - Macomb Administrative Center, MI

Job Type

FT Staff (exclude MCAAP & all instructors)

Job Number

202301224

Department

Purchasing

Division

Purchasing

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

STA

Position Level

3

Salary Range

$59,464 - $78,260. $59,464 given upon new hire unless directed by the collective bargaining agreement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have a working knowledge of the Purchasing and Central Stores functions; must have demonstrated ability to organize tasks and establish priorities and make independent decisions; ability to analyze a variety of technical problems resulting from the diversified nature of items purchased; requires mature judgment and initiative to locate proper sources of supply and ensure deliveries to meet college schedules; find and recommend new and alternate items and to maintain the optimum business relations with vendors; skill in communication is essential (oral and written); working knowledge of Microsoft WORD and EXCEL software applications; capable of effectively using the Internet; work habits must include high standards of accuracy and attention to detail; able to supervise others effectively; must have demonstrated ability to analyze bids, have good computation skills and be able to organize and prepare reports in a format suitable for management use; requires considerable mental application and ability to work under pressure; must be able to coordinate many simultaneous activities.

Supervision

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General direction from the Purchasing Director. SUPERVISION GIVEN: Full and part-time staff as assigned.

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Job Function

Assist College areas in matters related to the purchasing function; evaluate the factors of cost, quality, and service offered by vendors to achieve the most efficient use of college resources; assist in the long-term planning as well as the day-to-day operation of Purchasing.

Job Responsibilities

• Purchases a wide variety of services, technical and non-technical items and materials as required;
• selects vendors; places purchase orders consistent with established college policies and procedures.
• Edits requisitions and confers with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise, and delivery requirements.
• Recommends alternates when a savings in cost or improved delivery will result.
• Serves in an advisory capacity to assist user department to obtain proper specifications, quotations, delivery time and cost; prepares specifications, solicits and analyzes quotations and bids.
• Recommends awarding of contracts or purchase orders to ensure that all purchases comply with user department requests, government regulations and accepted College practices.
• Interviews vendors and their representatives personally and maintains contact by correspondence, telephone and visits.
• Checks purchase orders, bids and quotations to ensure freedom from accidental error and completeness of information.
• Handles adjustments with vendors involving replacement of materials not conforming to purchase order specifications, return of material declared surplus, cancellation of orders.
• Prepares shipping information to ensure that appropriate credit is received.
• Responsible for the preparation of bid recaps and Board reports.
• Purchases the Central Stores inventory, recommends items to be stocked and level of inventory; maintains accurate records.
• May be required to represent the College in co-op purchasing, association and off-campus committee meetings
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree Required, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Qualifications

Four years of recent related experience.

Macomb Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their eligible dependents including health, dental, vision, and hearing aid coverage, and optional benefits of a health savings and dependent care and/or flexible spending accounts. We also offer full-time employee's options for retirement, deferred compensation plans, life and voluntary insurances, short-term disability, tuition waivers and reimbursement and paid holidays.

To learn more visit our Bargaining Unit Information page

https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html

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Do you have an Associates degree OR HIGHER in ____?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have four (4) OR MORE years related experience

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Macomb Community College

Address 16000 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

Phone 586-445-7885

Website https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/index.html