SY Purchasing Agent

SY 25-26 Purchasing Agent

Savannah-Chatham County Schools PURCHASING - Savannah, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5578383

Final date to receive applications: Apr 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PRIMARY FUNCTION
:
This position is responsible for purchasing a wide variety of commodities, materials, supplies, services and equipment related to construction and renovation projects for the school system in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.

This multi-skilled position includes the skills that a qualified employee must possess as a minimum. The functions of a Purchasing Agent will be performed under little or no supervision in a timely manner and with acceptable quality.

REPORTS TO
:
Director, Purchasing

SALARY SCHEDULE
: 301

WORK DAYS
: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Level:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with five (5) or more years of experience in a business office including at least five (5) years of significant purchasing experience as determined by the District
  • Additional training in contract administration, specification development, and construction - OR -
  • Appropriate recognized certification (CPPB, CPPO, CPM) with eight (8) or more years of experience in a business office including at least (8) years of significant purchasing experience Equivalent combination of education, training, and significant directly-related experience as determined by the District
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and significant directly-related experience as determined by the District
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited college or university
• Experience, Skill, and Certification:
  • Know-how and skill in the following areas:
    Knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques, Ability to comprehend complex situations and evaluate alternative solutions to problems, Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately; to analyze contractual data, to formulate recommendations, and to prepare comprehensive reports;
    Excellent skills in verbal and written communications
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with outside vendors, District personnel, and the general public
  • Knowledge of computer applications and solid computer skills related to basic office operations, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point
  • Ability to handle busy and time sensitive situations, including multi-tasking
  • Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions, to document the supporting justifications, and to take responsibility for results
• Preferred:
  • Directly-related experience in a purchasing office which would provide knowledge of principles and practices of purchasing and the laws and regulations governing public procurement.
  • Knowledge and experience in the implementation and interpretation of Board of Education, State and Federal regulations, contract law and fiscal procedures as they relate to public procurement is also preferred.

• Assist in the development of complex, non-restrictive specifications from information received from District staff to solicit formal bids, proposals and request for quotations.
• Develop sources of supply and obtains information from vendors concerning specifications, price, delivery dates, warranty periods, etc.
• Resolves problems related to purchases and purchasing procedures, determine source of trouble and takes corrective action.
• Coordinates purchasing objectives with all related Board functions.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and rationale for why processes must follow certain steps.
• Initiate, issue, monitor and evaluate bids, proposals, and request for quotations.
• Negotiates the best combination of price, quantity discounts, product quality, and terms and conditions. Communicates with school sites and departments to ensure their requirements are met.
• Enters into contracts with vendors under the guidelines set forth in Board Policy.
• Manage the administration of bids and contracts.
• Monitors vendor performance and prepares reports and other records pertaining to items purchased, cost,…