Purchasing Specialist at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Purchasing Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE; researches and evaluates products and prices. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Edits, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies and procedures, regulations and requirements prior to printing of purchase orders; processes purchase orders. Oversees the work of staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders, during requisition and ordering process. Researches and evaluates products and makes recommendations for purchase. Researches vendors and makes recommendations regarding new and existing vendors; may change vendors on orders due to pricing, availability, or other circumstances. Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms and conditions, and delivery options. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years related purchasing experience, with Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. The following application materials are required: 1. Completed EdJoin Online Application 2. Resume APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………………………………………………………........PASS/FAIL 2. Written Examination*…………………………………………………....Weighted 50% (Week of September 6, 2021) * Candidate must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Purchasing Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE; researches and evaluates products and prices. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Edits, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies and procedures, regulations and requirements prior to printing of purchase orders; processes purchase orders. Oversees the work of staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders, during requisition and ordering process. Researches and evaluates products and makes recommendations for purchase. Researches vendors and makes recommendations regarding new and existing vendors; may change vendors on orders due to pricing, availability, or other circumstances. Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms and conditions, and delivery options. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years related purchasing experience, with Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. The following application materials are required: 1. Completed EdJoin Online Application 2. Resume APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………………………………………………………........PASS/FAIL 2. Written Examination*…………………………………………………....Weighted 50% (Week of September 6, 2021) * Candidate must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations.
Application Deadline
8/31/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/10/2021
Contact
Sherry Causey
510-670-7726
510-670-7726
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
HOURLY SALARY RANGE: $28.62 (Range 16, CSEA)
Length of Work Year
261
Employment Type
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Benefits
Health Stipend up to $1,018.47 a month, Education Stipend up tp $300 a month, 22 Vacation days, 13 Holidays & 12 sick days.