Full Time - Course Materials Buyer

Full Time - Course Materials Buyer Date Posted: 10/19/2026 Job Code: SHOPSCS2/30301/Course Materials Buyer Department: Course Materials Address: 5500 Campanile Drive City: San Diego State: CA Category: Campus Stores / Bookstore Salary Range: $18.98 - $29.05 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 of the digital reader (eBook) process and how students and faculty will use the products offered.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The minimum requirement for applicants is an Associate Degree; plus 0-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, Google Workspace applications, and Internet Searches. Must have the ability to set and manage constantly changing priorities. Must have a willingness to work under the pressure of deadlines. Well organized. Working knowledge of Verba/VitalSource and Netsuite is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write and understand English. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

Requires the ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business information, governmental regulations, and technical/trade journals. Requires the ability to write reports and communicate effectively using telephonic, written, and electronic means. Requires the ability to effectively and respectfully present information one-on-one, small, and large group situations to customers, vendors, management and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic math. Requires the ability to prepare and analyze numerical figures, create and interpret spreadsheets. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information or instructions with several undefined and some concrete variables. Ability to interpret market needs and trends and act on information gathered.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Must be able to utilize a computer. Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be physically able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and facsimile machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects; key pad or papers, book and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk. Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 25 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral visions, distance vision, and color vision for extensive reading and interpretation of reports and documents.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS

Work is regularly performed in a traditional office setting with occasional travel to work site for project management and inspections. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION:

A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.

Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses.

Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for promotional positions which require a background check.

Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Aztec Shops is a diverse community representing many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful culture that promotes open communication, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging, to support the success of both our employees and students.

All Aztec Shops programs and activities are open and accessible to all individuals, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, and other characteristics protected by law. Consistent with California and federal civil rights laws, Aztec Shops maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.

Aztec Shops is dedicated to providing equal opportunity in employment and ensuring that no employee or applicant faces unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, job assignments, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures that every employee has access to the resources and support needed to thrive and succeed. Aztec Shops complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

For additional information about the SDSU campus policy please visit Affirming Equal Opportunity.

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