CLERK- PURCHASING

PURCHASING; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ector County Independent School District is seeking a Purchasing Clerk in Odessa, Texas, to support the day-to-day procurement operations. The role reports to the Purchasing Supervisor and is non-exempt with a 8:00–5:00 schedule.

The position covers processing purchase orders, vendor management, and policy compliance within the Purchasing Department. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, with an associates degree preferred and TASBO certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• TASBO certification preferred.
• 2 years purchasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-workers, vendors in a professional manner.
• Distribute purchase orders by mail, e-mail, or accounting for processing.
• Respond to questions regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
• Review requisitions for compliance with purchasing and accounting.
• Maintain punch out vendor information.
• Maintain and track procurement cards for staff.
• Assist in scheduling of Sam’s Club orders.
• Process change orders for purchases.
• Assist in vendor management including new vendor setup.
• Assist departments in obtaining vendor quotes.
• Train new users in the district purchase order software system.
• Assist other Purchasing Department personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing.

Skills

Customer service

Work ethic

Vendor communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

TASBO certification preferred

Tools

Purchase order software

Office software

Vendor management systems

Job description

CLERK- PURCHASING

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Job Details

Job ID: 4912839
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Clerk

Wage/Hour Status: Non/Exempt

Reports to: Purchasing Supervisor

Pay Grade: Clerical 6

Dept. /School: Purchasing (971)

Days: 227

Primary Purpose: To aid in the procuring function of the day-to-day operation of the Purchasing Department.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• TASBO certification preferred.

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Customer service.
• Positive, effective, and efficient work ethic.
• Must be able to use computers, scanners, software, and phone systems.

Experience:

• 2 years purchasing experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Communicate with co-workers, other district employees, and vendors, in a professional
• Distribute purchase orders (by mail, e-mail, or accounting for processing).
• Performs a wide variety of clerical duties in support of the purchasing function; responds to questions regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
• Review of requisitions for compliance for purchasing and accounting
• Maintain punch out vendor
• Maintain and track procurement cards for staff; assist in card
• Assist in scheduling of Sam’s Club order
• Process change orders for purchase
• Assist in vendor management including new vendor set up and employee vendor profile for
• Assist departments and campuses in obtaining vendor quotes as
• Trains new users in the District purchase order software system; answers user software system questions related to the purchase order or vendor areas.
• Assist other Purchasing Department personnel, when
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions: Inside work conditions. Work day is 8:00 to 5:00.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description of my daily activities.

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Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $153.20 to $213.68 Per Day
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kaylie Banda , Director of Purchasing
• PURCHASING
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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