ESSC Purchasing Buyer - #288 at Chula Vista Elementary
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision of senior staff, performs duties related to the purchase of school supplies, material, equipment, and services; coordinates modernization schedules and procedures, and performs related work as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications: • Successful completion of the District’s Clerical Exam; NOTE: Those who have previously successfully passed the District’s Clerical examination are REQUIRED to complete the written portion of this exam if not currently completed • Five years of technical experience encompassing a wide variety of purchasing activities, preferably in a school district environment. • Ability to effectively purchase a variety of equipment, supplies, and services. • Ability to prepare accurate and concise bid specifications; analyze situations carefully; and adopt effective course of action. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work. • Current Resume for both external and internal candidates.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: • Two years of technical experience encompassing a wide variety of purchasing activities, preferably in a school district environment; experience working with Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.; and familiar with federal, state, and local bid requirements. • Ability to effectively purchase a variety of equipment, supplies, and services; prepare accurate and concise bid specifications; analyze situations carefully and adopt effective course of action; operate a variety of office equipment, e.g., ten-key calculator, copier, fax machine, and scanner; work independently in the absence of supervision; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Knowledge of methods and procedures used in the purchase of school district supplies and equipment; knowledge of types and sources of supplies, material, and equipment commonly used in a school district; knowledge of stock inventory control practices; knowledge of school modernization and warehouse procedures; and organizational skills and filing capabilities. • Graduation from high school or equivalent; training and experience in procurement, materiel control, warehousing, and distribution.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications: • Successful completion of the District’s Clerical Exam; NOTE: Those who have previously successfully passed the District’s Clerical examination are REQUIRED to complete the written portion of this exam if not currently completed • Five years of technical experience encompassing a wide variety of purchasing activities, preferably in a school district environment. • Ability to effectively purchase a variety of equipment, supplies, and services. • Ability to prepare accurate and concise bid specifications; analyze situations carefully; and adopt effective course of action. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work. • Current Resume for both external and internal candidates.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: • Two years of technical experience encompassing a wide variety of purchasing activities, preferably in a school district environment; experience working with Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.; and familiar with federal, state, and local bid requirements. • Ability to effectively purchase a variety of equipment, supplies, and services; prepare accurate and concise bid specifications; analyze situations carefully and adopt effective course of action; operate a variety of office equipment, e.g., ten-key calculator, copier, fax machine, and scanner; work independently in the absence of supervision; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Knowledge of methods and procedures used in the purchase of school district supplies and equipment; knowledge of types and sources of supplies, material, and equipment commonly used in a school district; knowledge of stock inventory control practices; knowledge of school modernization and warehouse procedures; and organizational skills and filing capabilities. • Graduation from high school or equivalent; training and experience in procurement, materiel control, warehousing, and distribution.
Comments and Other Information
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Human Resources Service and Support Department, Jason Romero, Assistant Superintendent/ Title IX Coordinator, 84 East J Street Chula Vista, CA 91910, Jason.Romero@cvesd.org, (619) 425-9600, Ext. 1340.
Comments and Other Information
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Human Resources Service and Support Department, Jason Romero, Assistant Superintendent/ Title IX Coordinator, 84 East J Street Chula Vista, CA 91910, Jason.Romero@cvesd.org, (619) 425-9600, Ext. 1340.