Buyer

Buyer

Posting Number: S01720
Campus:
Department: 5801-Bookstore

Classification Pay Scale

In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum: $24.03 Hourly
Maximum: $24.03 Hourly

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to research, procure and customize various merchandise. This is necessary for the operation of the WesternU Campus Store, the marketing and promotion of the University brand.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must have excellent customer service skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively and professionally interact with vendors, administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• A strong knowledge of retail practices in a traditional store, college or university retail environment.
• Good computer skills necessary to set up document formats and customized artwork in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop and other computer programs required by this position.
• Must have basic mathematical skills in addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentages.
• Must be able to use creative thinking for problem solving.
• Must be able to work in a changing, busy environment where priorities and deadlines are constantly changing and being re-evaluated.
• Must be able to meet deadlines by prioritizing and scheduling your workload.
• Must be able to travel to various locations for educational training, buying opportunities and to provide support to any satellite Campus Store locations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

Education:

• High school diploma required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years in customer service, 1 year of buying and receiving merchandise or a combination of some experience in any of the above.
• Must be able to design and submit requested artwork to the customer and vendor.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Preferred applicant has university or college store experience in purchasing custom imprinted gift items and soft goods.
• Prior experience working with Clover P.O.S. system.

Posting Date: 10/27/2025
Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/34735