Procurement Specialist at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Ms. Renee Hill and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, responsible for assisting in best-in-class strategic procurement to leverage District-wide annual purchase volume while ensuring tangible benefits and value. Perform procurement duties related to purchasing by specification and competitive bidding for the acquisition of general and specialized commodity areas such as equipment, materials, supplies, technology; and professional services and construction services for the District; perform duties in a cost effective, ethical, efficient, timely, professional, customer service oriented manner in accordance with district’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable government regulation and laws.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in public procurement or related field. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s Licence and driving record acceptable to the District’s insurance partners. Access to a vehicle with valid automobile insurance.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for). • Resume • Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years. • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in public procurement or related field. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s Licence and driving record acceptable to the District’s insurance partners. Access to a vehicle with valid automobile insurance.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for). • Resume • Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years. • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200, or by email at rayala@riversideunified.org, and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135, or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200, or by email at rayala@riversideunified.org, and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135, or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
9/25/2020 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/11/2020
Contact
Claudia Baldeon
(951) 788-7135
(951) 788-7135
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Range 27: $24.72 - $30.12
Length of Work Year
12 months per year/8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Purchasing
Testing/Interview Information:
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will contacted via telephone or Edjoin.
Additionally:
An eligibility list may be established from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.