Full Time - Course Materials Buyer

Job Description COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Pay Rate: $24.00–$26.00 per hour This represents the good faith estimate of the hourly wage range we reasonably expect to pay for this position upon hire, depending on factors such as the selected candidate's experience, training, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and operational needs. In select cases, and depending on market conditions or exceptional candidate qualifications, compensation may exceed this range, provided it aligns with applicable law and our compensation policies. Aztec Shops offers eligible full-time hourly employees a competitive benefits package that includes 80% employer-paid medical coverage for the employee and their qualified dependents, 90% employer-paid dental coverage for the employee and their qualified dependents, employer-paid life/AD&D insurance, an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan, vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, paid holidays, up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, voluntary 403(b) matching and 457 retirement savings plans non matching, flexible spending accounts, employer EAP including financial wellness resources, and additional employee benefits. Additional information about our compensation scales is available at: www.aztecshops.com/employment SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Course Materials General Manager, the Buyer researches, determines quantity, price and terms to purchase textbooks, eBooks, and custom publications for resale or rental for the SDSU Bookstore. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION: NOTE: The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Operations: Handles day-to-day operations, ensuring consistent adherence to deadlines. Responsible for maintaining communications with faculty and department coordinators to obtain requisitions by deadlines. Works all course material adoptions to ensure Course, Title, Author, and Format are correct for all titles, with an emphasis on converting as many materials to digital format as possible. Maximizes the availability of used stock by making buying decisions based on current on hand quantities, rentals outstanding, and potential buyback quantities; supplement used stock with new textbooks to ensure an adequate total supply. Ensures accurate and timely preparation of purchase orders for textbooks and custom publications. Maintains a balance between minimizing out-of-stocks and minimizing overstocks. Maintains an outreach database to track outstanding and received requisitions. Researches publishers, wholesalers and distributors to acquire the best price and terms for purchases. Maintains open communication with vendors and faculty regarding out-of-stocks, out-of-prints and delayed orders. Process all cancellations. Using Verba/VitalSource and Netsuite, processes all data entry related to the textbooks purchased and needed for each semester. Makes work-to-buy (WTB) decisions based on enrollment, past sales, history and faculty usage. Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health. Other duties as assigned. Information Technology: Stays current on technology and integrates new technologies into operations. Understands the benefits of and faculty use of Course Management Systems such as Canvas. Knowledgeable …

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