DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office of Classified Personnel Services

Classification:                       PURCHASING TECHNICIAN                       Salary Range:            70

Employment Category:        Classified Bargaining Unit                          FLSA Designation:   NonExempt

Job Summary:

Under direction, performs technical and clerical work in the purchase of District supplies and equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the determination of sources of supplies, obtains up-to-date prices, detailed specifications and shipping and delivery information for the purpose of ensuring the most efficient and inexpensive vendors for District purchases.

• Contacts vendors by mail or telephone regarding new merchandise, new sources for supplies, discrepancies in invoices, statements or deliveries for the purpose of ensuring current accurate vendor information.

• Maintains list of supplies for assigned categories, calculating totals for the purpose of submitting figures for budget purposes.

• Performs clerical duties (e.g. filing, maintaining records, correspondence, designing and revising forms, etc.) for the purpose of providing clerical support for assignments and activities.

• Posts orders, receipts, issues and returns for the purpose of ensuring proper documentation of information.

• Prepares purchase order specifications for bids, for the purpose of issuing proper forms and ensuring conformance to the District, State and Federal guidelines.

• Prepares bids in assigned categories for the purpose of ensuring proper compliance with guidelines.

• Processes requisitions for the purpose of purchasing materials, supplies and equipment.

• Recommends vendors, receives bids, tabulates and analyzes data for the purpose of ensuring the best vendors are chosen for the District purposes.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill in accurately maintaining detailed records.  Skills to operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications.  Skill in the organization and maintenance of detailed records and files.  Knowledge of perpetual and physical inventory control methods.  Knowledge of standard accounting procedures, related district, state and federal policies.  Knowledge of supplies and equipment used in a school district.

• Physical Requirements:  The Office of Classified Personnel Services embraces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The requirements of the position are maintained in the Personnel Department; and, individuals shall be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Education Required: High School graduate or equivalent and two (2) years increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience preferably in a purchasing setting.

• Licenses, Certifications and Testing Required:

• Valid California Driver’s license.
• Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance.
• Tuberculosis clearance.
• Written examination.
• Typing examination at 45 net words per minute from clear copy.