Job Details

School Supply and Technology Buyer

Job ID: 298958
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for the selection and procurement of supplies, equipment, and technology-related products, peripherals, and accessories to support educational and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selects and procures academic, instructional, and departmental supplies for resale in support of campus needs
Sources and purchases technology products, including Apple devices, PCs, peripherals, and accessories, to support faculty, students, and institutional operations
Selects and procures health and beauty items, along with novelty and campus focused merchandise
Oversees stocking and merchandising of retail inventory, ensuring compliance with institutional standards for signage, pricing, and presentation
Ensures accurate and effective product representation across the institution's e-commerce platform
Provides operational and logistical support for campus and departmental events, including Commencement celebrations, athletic events, open houses, orientations, and literary and promotional events, etc.
Conducts cycle counts and assists with annual inventory processes in accordance with institutional guidelines
Supports the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student assistant staff, contributing to student development and employment experience
Assists department management with daily sales floor operations and supervision to ensure a positive campus retail experience

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Two (2) years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous retail, buyer, or procurement experience
Previous management or supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

The budgeted hourly range is $19.60 to $24.03. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.