Coordinator, Buyer - Purchasing Services

Duval Schools; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Coordinator, Buyer - Purchasing Services to oversee purchasing for schools and departments and to evaluate suppliers for best pricing. This position manages procurement workflows and ensures compliance with district guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of government purchasing experience (2 years preferred). Responsibilities include creating POs, soliciting bids, supervising staff, and serving as the SAP Super User

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in high-volume government or school purchasing is required; 2 years preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement laws, bid cycles, and contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Inputs data to create and process purchase orders in the procurement system.
• Solicits, tabulates, and evaluates bids; prepares bid packages.
• Reviews requisitions and assigns to appropriate staff.
• Supervises and trains staff; conducts performance appraisals.
• Advices on sourcing and procurement strategies for materials and equipment.
• Leads bid openings and prepares award recommendations.
• Acts as SAP Super User liaison; supports system testing and training.

Skills

Procurement laws

Bid evaluation

Vendor relations

System training

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Coordinator, Buyer - Purchasing Services

Job Description Job Alerts Link Coordinator, Buyer - Purchasing Services Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32207
Department: PURCHASING SERVICES Req Id: 635 Posting Start Date: 9/18/26 Posting End Date: 9/29/26

Job Summary

Coordinates purchasing of a variety of supplies and services for schools and departments. Evaluates suppliers to ensure best pricing for supplies and services.

Essential Functions

• Inputs data to create and process purchase orders using procurement system.
• Solicits, receives, tabulates, and evaluates bids to determine most desirable suppliers. Prepares and reviews bid solicitation packages for conformity with guidelines.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for informal purchases and processes or assigns to Assistant Buyer.
• Supervises and trains assigned staff, conducts performance appraisals, makes employment and discipline recommendations, and coordinates work assignments.
• Determines appropriate methods and sources for procuring materials, supplies, and equipment. Advises School District personnel on sourcing and procurement of such items.
• Conducts meetings and/or training sessions with end users, potential vendors, and/or Bookkeepers on bid requirements/specifications, products, and/or procurement system training.
• Recommends awards or other bid dispositions and prepares award recommendations. Attends, conducts, and/or presides over bid openings.
• Serves as SAP Super User liaison for Purchasing. Creates new Purchasing Card profiles. Attends group meetings; participates in system testing, changes, and upgrades. Provides troubleshooting on system errors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in highvolume governmental agency purchasing department is required, or two (2) years’ relevant business experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, statutes, rules, and directives related to procurement
• Knowledge of practices, principles, and procedures for purchasing and procurement
• Knowledge of formal competitive bid cycles, administration, and preparation of specifications for materials, supplies, and equipment for school programs
• Basic knowledge of contract development procedures and practices
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills
• Strong product research and cost data comparison skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong detail orientation skills
• Ability to interpret, develop, and apply multiple procurement specifications
• Ability to analyze bids and administer the bidding process
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors, teaching staff, Page 1 of 2and administrators
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of business trends and market changes
• Ability to manage team activities
• Ability to design workflow to meet deadlines

Information at a Glance

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