Purchasing Coordinator/Analyst (Short Term, Temporary Assignment)

Salary

$6,455.87 - $9,121.98 Monthly

Location

District Office, CA

Job Type

Temporary -- Classified Substitute

Job Number

FY24-2501234

College

District Office

Department

Business Services

Opening Date

07/09/2025

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, coordinate the purchasing process of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the District in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies; perform a variety of technical purchasing tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Representative Duties

Examine and evaluate current purchasing trends that affect price and availability; recommend improvements and modifications to activities and procedures; monitor compliance of purchasing procedures with applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinate maintenance and compliance of District business contracts and associated contract database.
Examine and evaluate new and alternative products and sources of supply; conduct vendor interviews; arrange for and participate in tests and demonstrations of supplies and equipment; notify staff of new products/vendors that are one the market; verify funds are available for purchases; reviews and recommends potential vendors and procurement of new products; researches and resolves product, pricing and distribution complaint issues with vendors; maintenance of all vendor files.
Coordinate, research, prepare and type formal bids and quotations, service agreements and leases; maintain bidding calendar; put together invitations to bid packages, including technical specifications, required bonds and general and special conditions required by the District; advertise public bids in newspaper; keep vendor bid list updated.
Provide coordination, information and assistance to District staff regarding purchasing matters. Answer telephone and provide information related to purchasing activities as appropriate; train staff in purchasing process, policy and regulations.
Implement and maintain e-procurement system for the District. This will include a variety of difficulty and complete technical and paraprofessional buyer duties that require an excellent working knowledge of purchasing functions and accounting functions for the assigned office, as well as of public educational institutions. Act as a point person for e-procurement, training staff on usage and responding to questions; resolving routine problems with the system.
Review trade publications and journal, and maintain files of vendors, catalogs and listings; assist in the maintenance of computerized records related to the purchasing function.
Prepare a variety of reports and statistical information. Maintain accounting records for governmental funds; prepare and analyze financial statements; prepare billings and claims; prepare budget projections and other specialized reports; prepare State reports; review reports for accuracy and completeness. Maintain a variety of purchasing files and records.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in business or a related field and

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in all phases of the acquisition process, including experience in purchasing on a wide variety of materials, supplies, services and equipment and contract/vendor administration, including a minimum of two years experience in the public sector, all other experience must include experience in which functions were at least 50% in purchasing functions.

Bachelor of Science degree in business or a related field and

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in all phases of the acquisition process, including experience in purchasing on a wide variety of materials, supplies, services and equipment and contract/vendor administration, including a minimum of two years experience in the public sector, all other experience must include experience in which functions were at least 50% in purchasing functions.

Note - Purchasing functions do not include: Budget accountability, financial management and accountability including budget allocation and verification and payment of purchase orders, expediting activities, administrative, secretarial, office management, other clerical activities, data input positions involved with purchasing cycle, but not directly with purchasing

Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or completion within one year of employment is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of purchasing.
Laws and regulations applicable to school and/or governmental purchasing programs for State of California.
Basic budgeting procedures and techniques.
Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting.
Principles and procedures of basic accounting and bookkeeping.
Sources of supplies and marketing data.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Business letter writing and report preparation.
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Principles of providing training.

ABILITY TO:

Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations affecting purchasing operations.
Communicate and implement district purchasing procedures.
Test, demonstrate and evaluate merchandise.
Determine compliance of bid proposals with specifications.
Establish and maintain a variety of records and files.
Access, operate and maintain various software applications.
Input and retrieve data with speed and accuracy.
Quickly identify problems and situations, and take appropriate action to resolve the underlying cause.
Make arithmetic calculations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a variety of office equipment and machines such as calculator and copier.
Operate computer terminal and peripheral equipment to input a variety of date and maintain various records.
Establish harmonious and effective work relationships with departments and outside vendors.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work efficiently with many interruptions.
Work independently and with sound judgment within procedural guidelines.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include:

Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts
List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Required Application Materials

Candidates may be required to submit any of the following materials based on the specific role. Please review the job posting and the attachments section of your application to confirm which documents are required for your submission:

Completed Online Application
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts
Copy of Driver's License

Important Privacy Notice: Applicants are responsible for redacting or removing all sensitive personal information from all uploaded documents prior to submission. Please remove Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, and Applicant Photos.

References

Professional reference information will be confirmed and required upon invite to second level interview, if applicable.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

Helpful Links

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
Adjuncts
Temporary Hourly
Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

Employer

Kern Community College District

Address

2100 Chester Ave

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone

6613365141

Website

https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/index.html