Buyer

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Perform professional work in the acquisition of supplies, equipment and services using approved purchasing methods; and assist in the management and administration of all automated procurement systems (including SunGard, Skyward, and IonWave), and contractual agreements to maximize availability of resources to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, purchasing sources, prices, market factors, product characteristics, general and technical specifications, departmental policies, and procedures; and of laws controlling governmental /educational purchasing operations

Specialized training in procurements, preferred.

Computer literate, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel software experience, required.

Experience:

One (1) year in a procurement position in a public entity, preferred.

Working Days: 226

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $ 208.75

Maximum: $ 291.25

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, printer, calculator, multiline phone system, copier, fax machine

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with District Staff, vendors, and the public;

Ability to organize work efficiently;

Ability to maintain emotion control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Prolonged sitting, occasional lifting of objects between 15 - 30 pounds, occasional bending, standing and kneeling;

Occasional in-district and out-of-district travel