Specialist - Purchasing

    Highlights

    ROLE AND PURPOSE: To facilitate the smooth operation of the Purchasing Department by applying good public relations skills, good organizational skills, accurate data entry skills and general office skills. Maintain good working relationships with vendors, customers, support services, administration personnel and all other school district personnel.

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    LocationWashington, WA

    Description

    Purchasing - Specialist - Purchasing

    Specialist - Purchasing

    Purchasing

    Support/Hourly - Position - Purchasing

    Job Number 0000765593

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    ROLE AND PURPOSE:

    To facilitate the smooth operation of the Purchasing Department by applying good public relations skills, good organizational skills, accurate data entry skills and general office skills.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Certification:

    ? High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution, required.

    ? Courses in data entry, spreadsheet application or other technology related subjects preferred

    Experience:

    ? One year experience in a purchasing position, school district or governmental purchasing experience, preferred

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

    I. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT:

    ? Assist in preparing cost projections for furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for all new campuses, additions and remodeling projects.

    ? Assist in budgeting and planning for FF&E for all new campuses, additions and remodeling projects.

    ? Make necessary field trips to evaluate FF&E needs for all campuses, additions and remodeling projects

    ? Assist in preparing budgets for FF&E for all new campuses, additions and remodeling projects.

    ? Write bid specifications and prepare bids for FF&E for new construction and remodeling projects.

    ? Prepare bid tabulations for FF&E bids.

    ? Evaluate bids and make recommendations for FF&E projects.

    ? Prepare purchase orders for FF&E projects.

    ? Resolve problems with FF&E orders.

    ? Monitor cost and expenditure for FF&E orders.

    ? Analyze and process purchase orders for selected locations

    ? Maintain vendor files and prepare bid files for storage

    ? Maintain approved vendor/single source listing

    ? Assist in bid openings

    ? Maintain good working relationships with vendors, customers, support services, administration personnel and all other school district personnel.

    II. OTHER DUTIES:

    ? Other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing.

    III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    ? None.

    IV. EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE SKILLS:

    ? Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, scanner, and calculator.

    ? Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, etc.)

    ? Google Suite applications (Docs, G-Mail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)

    V. WORKING CONDITIONS:

    MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

    ? Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

    ? Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

    ? Motion: Moderate walking

    ? Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

    ? Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

    ? Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress,

    with frequent interruptions.

    Duty Days 243

    Pay Grade Admin Support 6

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