Description

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
This position's responsibilities, under general direction from the Purchasing Manager, are to exercise discretion and independent judgment in procuring materials, equipment, and services for the District; provide follow-up for less complex procurements to assure that customer needs are met; monitor less complex procurements for compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines, including state laws, School Board policies, Superintendent-approved procedures, and establish best practices for procurements; prepare memorandum for records and contract files' prepare post-award modifications and reports for procurements; evaluate material qualities and prepare specifications.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

BA Degree in related field and three (3) years of purchasing experience in a large public or private agency which has included experience with computerized financial/purchasing systems and procurement auditing methods.
Allowable Substitution

Equivalent, relevant combinations of education and work experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the job may be considered. Relevant work experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis; or an Associate’s (AA) degree plus five years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s (BA) degree and three years of experience.