Buyer (Purchasing Department) - Business Service Dept./DSC - Open & Promotional at Murrieta Valley Unified School District at Murrieta Valley Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a 2018 California Exemplary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining MVUSD, a student-centered district of choice in south Riverside County. We proudly educate over 23,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school with rigorous academic programs designed to help every student succeed. We inspire students to participate in our highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs, championship athletic programs and nationally recognized student activity programs. Highly qualified teachers and staff provide a world-class education that integrates academic and vocational skills and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a competitive global society. The district also offers adult and community education, early childhood education, child care and a parent center. MVUSD strives to recruit and retain the very best candidates who will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The goal of this position is to acquire the necessary resources to support District operations which include performing complex technical and analytical duties related to the purchase of material, equipment, supplies, professional services and contracts for the District while assuring the District revenue is accurately and effectively utilized; provide instruction and guidance on order processing; ensure audit trail and reference documentation of purchases; and ensure compliance with related contract bidding regulations.
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete EDJOIN online application is required. Professional References must be from evaluating administrator. IMPORTANT: Please read entire Job Description including all Qualifications, Essential and Other Functions, Special Requirements, Physical Abilities, and Terms of Employment prior to applying for this position.
Training and Experience: 1.Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, including or supplemented by college-level course in budgets, principles of accounting and purchasing. 2.Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial record-keeping or purchasing preferably within a school district or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities may be considered. 3.Has working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software related to position. 4.A work history demonstrating dependability and reliability. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1.Possession and maintenance of a valid and appropriate state of California driver’s license; have an acceptable driving record and be insurable at standard rates by District’s insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. 2.Must use safety equipment and safety devices designated for this position.
- DMV Printout (Current K4 print out. You can obtain this by visiting: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete EDJOIN online application is required. Professional References must be from evaluating administrator. IMPORTANT: Please read entire Job Description including all Qualifications, Essential and Other Functions, Special Requirements, Physical Abilities, and Terms of Employment prior to applying for this position.
Training and Experience: 1.Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, including or supplemented by college-level course in budgets, principles of accounting and purchasing. 2.Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial record-keeping or purchasing preferably within a school district or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities may be considered. 3.Has working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software related to position. 4.A work history demonstrating dependability and reliability. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1.Possession and maintenance of a valid and appropriate state of California driver’s license; have an acceptable driving record and be insurable at standard rates by District’s insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. 2.Must use safety equipment and safety devices designated for this position.
- DMV Printout (Current K4 print out. You can obtain this by visiting: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
**At the close of posting, qualified applicants will be emailed an invitation to test along with testing date, time, and location. Please watch your emails for correspondence.
All documents must be uploaded into your application.
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*Go in to your EDJOIN profile and upload the document to your attachments. Go to your applications and use the paperclip symbol to attach the form to your application. Documents need to be attached to your application prior to the closing date of post. Please do not forward documents to the district office.
EDJOIN JOBSEEKER Help Desk toll free phone number is: 1 (888) 900-8945.
Hours of Operation are: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone
Comments and Other Information
**At the close of posting, qualified applicants will be emailed an invitation to test along with testing date, time, and location. Please watch your emails for correspondence.
All documents must be uploaded into your application.
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*Go in to your EDJOIN profile and upload the document to your attachments. Go to your applications and use the paperclip symbol to attach the form to your application. Documents need to be attached to your application prior to the closing date of post. Please do not forward documents to the district office.
EDJOIN JOBSEEKER Help Desk toll free phone number is: 1 (888) 900-8945.
Hours of Operation are: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone
Application Deadline
5/12/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/5/2025
Contact
Rosalie Marcley
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Salary Schedule, Range 42: $5,416.51 - $6,583.80 Monthly, Initial Placement Based on Experience
Length of Work Year
8 hours, 12 Months, 244 Duty Calendar Days
Employment Type
Full Time
TTS
2/402/003
Location
District Support Center - Business Service Dept./Purchasing
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (One-hour unpaid lunch)
Test Date & Information
05/22/2025 *Tests are given by invitation only. After the closing date of post, qualified applicants will be emailed an invitation to test, along with testing time and location. *Qualified applicants invited to test will be allowed a maximum of one (1) testing opportunity per position posting cycle. Applicants who fail to earn a passing test score will be removed as a potential candidate. * Please monitor your email for correspondence
Anticipated Interview Date
5/28/25 *Information regarding interview selection and invitation is sent through email.
Position Highlights
This position includes: 16 paid Holidays annually, Sick and Vacation Pay, Retirement through the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS), Comprehensive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, (and access to Tax Sheltered Annuity in addition to CalPERS.