Purchasing Specialist

Overview

SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Purchasing Administrator performs procurement functions including developing bid specifications, reviewing proposals, making recommendations for award of contracts, administering contracts and approving purchase orders. Relied upon to make independent decisions with regard to purchasing and contract administration under strict compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors compliance with established purchasing rules, regulations, procedures, Governing Board policy and Arizona Procurement Code.
• Develops complex solicitations, including Invitation for Bid and Requests for Proposals, which will be comprised of specifications, scopes of work, terms and conditions, and addendums that accurately present and describe District needs.
• Prepares and evaluates quotation documents, including Request for Quotations and specifications.
• Screens and processes incoming requisitions for necessary purchasing requirements.
• Works with end-users to develops clear and concise specifications.
• Debriefs vendors on evaluation process and award of contracts.
• Provides training to end-users on various purchasing processes and procedures.
• Leads pre-solicitation conferences with vendors to ensure understanding of requirements and debrief meetings after evaluation and award.
• Researches supplier base and current industry standards to stay informed on latest products and trends in school supply industry.
• Prepares, for the Purchasing Administrator, periodic reports relating to school district purchasing activities.
• Establishes and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Business or other closely related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) or more years of experience in government procurement.
• Knowledge of the Arizona Procurement Code or Arizona School District Procurement Rules and Regulations; the Uniform System of Financial Records;
  Contract and Business Law;
  Product performance and availability; and evaluation procedures, negotiation techniques, and contract award procedures.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) is highly desirable.

LICENSING/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated competency in computer literacy, Word and Excel.
• Previous knowledge and use of Visions is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of the Arizona Procurement Code or AZ School District Procurement Rules and Regulations.
• Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned staff, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work.
• Business math concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

• Researching specifications, costs, and descriptions of materials and supplies.
• Structuring and drafting complex documents.
• Reviewing and analyze procedures and reports.
• Researching and writing reports.
• Preparing and presenting written and oral presentations.
• Performing mathematical and statistical analysis of data.
• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speaking effectively with others.
• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Applying reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work
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Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light work.

Working Conditions
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Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the…