District Procurement & Bids Specialist

Denison ISD; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Denison ISD seeks a Purchasing Specialist to assist in procuring material and equipment for the district. You will work under supervision, process bids and purchase orders, and ensure compliance with established purchasing procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong numerical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage bid-related documentation, vendor communications, and data entry tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of purchasing and invoicing procedures; ability to work with numbers accurately and rapidly; organize bid-related documentation; proficient keyboarding and file maintenance; use software to develop spreadsheets, databases and word processing; strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bids and purchase orders per established procedures.
• Assist staff with purchase orders and verify funds and authorizations before purchase.
• Maintain accounts and contact vendors about availability, invoices, and orders.
• Detect and resolve problems with incorrect orders, invoices and shipments.
• Prepare and maintain vendor databases and bidder lists.
• Prepare reports, purchase orders and payment authorizations using a computer.
• Follow district safety protocols and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Invoicing

Numerical accuracy

Bid documentation

Keyboarding

Spreadsheet software

Database skills

Word processing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing software

Job description

Denison ISD seeks a Purchasing Specialist to assist in procuring material and equipment for the district. You will work under supervision, process bids and purchase orders, and ensure compliance with established purchasing procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong numerical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage bid-related documentation, vendor communications, and data entry tasks efficiently.