What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer, Supplies Department position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Buyer, Supplies Department
Requisition Number
H01659P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
20-29
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
N/A
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$11.50 depending on experience
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The position is for an hourly, part-time buyer. Individual will work in the supply department of the Wildcat Store, serving in a variety of departmental capacities. The position serves as the Wildcat Store’s buyer for supplies, art supplies and convenience items. Tasks and responsibilities to include: providing excellent customer service; buying/sourcing product through vendors; maintaining accurate inventory; creating and implementing merchandising plans for store product; keeping abreast of new products and trends; working with academic departments and customers to determine proper supply inventory; overall responsibility for maintaining stock levels, cleanliness and organization of product areas. The position will work collaboratively with store team members and departments, including marketing. The position reports directly to the Retail Operations Manager. Key relationships are maintained through professionalism and respect.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Previous work experience in a retail environment
Previous work experience in a retail environment
Preferred Qualifications
Retail buying experience
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently with attention to detail
Background Check?
No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
09/27/2024
Review Date
09/29/2024
Job Close Date
10/10/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22062
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
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