Job Details
Assistant Buyer
Pasadena City College
Salary: $61,696.80 - $68,020.68 AnnuallyCFT-42
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 10337
Location: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA
Department: Business & Administrative Services
Closing: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Under supervision of the Director of Purchasing, the Assistant Buyer assists with a variety of bidding functions and buying activities in the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and material for the District.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Maintains and files electronic and physical records of various purchasing transactions including purchase orders, contracts, field agreements, Board agendas and reports.
- Processes low value requisitions, purchase orders, blanket orders, agreements and change orders.
- Analyzes reports and data, cross-checking multiple resources.
- Develops and maintains statistical data and compiles such information into usable reports.
- Prepares weekly reports and compiles Board agenda information.
- Maintains up-to-date vendors catalogs, records and insurance certificates.
- Updates vendors records in Banner.
- Assists with department inquiries.
- Seeks new sources of supply; contacts and interacts with vendor representatives.
- Analyzes discrepancies between contracts, purchase orders and invoices and recommends appropriate action.
- Follows up on late deliveries and contracts.
- Performs a variety of unscheduled duties traditionally performed by an Assistant Buyer.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in a purchasing or accounting environment including working with specifications and requests for quotes.
Preferred:
- Associate degree or coursework in business, accounting, or a related field preferred.
