District Purchasing

Red Mesa Unified School District; Teec Nos Pos (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Mesa Unified School District’s District Purchasing office seeks a detail‑oriented procurement professional to oversee district‑wide purchasing workflows, review requisitions for compliance, and ensure accuracy under USFR and AAC standards.

Responsibilities include sourcing vendors, issuing RFPs/IFBs, maintaining contracts, and supporting accounts payable and receiving. An AA/AS in accounting or related field is preferred, with 1+ year public school procurement experience.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Public school procurement experience preferred (Arizona).
• Knowledge of ADE Connect and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish/maintain District procurement workflow district-wide.
• Review purchase requisitions for compliance with USFR/AAC.
• Enforce procurement requirements per USFR/AAC and district policies.
• Source reputable vendors and maintain purchasing accounts.
• Prepare and issue RFPs and IFBs as needed.
• Maintain procurement contracts and consortium memberships.
• Assist Accounts Payable, Receiving, and Payroll when needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service to staff and the public.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

USFR compliance

ADE Connect

Accounts Payable

Education

AA/AS in Accounting or Related Field

Tools

Tyler Tech Infinite Visions

I-Visions

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Google G-Suite for Education

Job description

District Purchasing

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Job Details

Job ID: 4725740

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: District Purchasing

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Twelve (12) Months

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Classified Salary Non-Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

At Red Mesa Unified School District, the District Purchasing is responsible in overseeing and demonstrate a positive, professional, and understanding relationship with parents, students, and district staff; maintain a positive and productive attitude within the workplace; uphold personal conduct outside of the workplace; maintain a high-level of confidentiality; assure correctness of job duties as described within; willingness to collaborate to provide optimal efficiency and effectiveness for the operations of the District; adhere to and enforce policies and procedures set forth by the District.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Establish/maintain District’s procurement workflow for all departments district-wide;
• Review all Purchase Requisitions for compliance and accuracy in accord with USFR (Uniform Systems of Financial Records), AAC (Arizona Administrative Code), and District Policies before processing into a Purchase Order;
• Enforce procurement requirements and compliancy in accord with USFR, AAC, and District policies, with regards to best practice;
• Locates suitable and reputable sources/vendors that are advantageous to the District and maintain all purchasing accounts;
• Prepares and issues Requests For Proposals (RFP) and Invitation For Bids (IFB) as needed and deemed advantageous to the District for purchased services/materials;
• Maintains all District procurement contracts, agreements, and consortium membership(s);
• Reviews financial documents related to procurement for propriety and compliance with USFR, AAC, and District policies;
• Assists with development and implementation processes/procedures for disposal of District surplus property with regards to GFA requirements and reporting;
• Assist with duties and responsibilities as needed in Accounts Payable, Receiving, Student Activities, Auxiliary, and occasionally Payroll;
• Provides procurement support/assistance for all District departments throughout as needed;
• Provides exceptional customer service to the public and District staff;
• Performs other tasks/duties and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Business Office supervisor, Superintendent, school principals, or the Governing Board.

QUALIFICATION: AA/AS Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Management, or other related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year experience with public school procurement/buying in Arizona and experience with accessing and navigating ADE Connect and understanding reports within;

Experience with the following software is preferred: Tyler Tech Infinite Visions (Enterprise) and/or I-Visions, , QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Google G-Suite for Education; Have experience working in a multicultural/rural; Navajo or Native American Preferred.

LICENSE: Valid Driver's License

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of the team.
• Dedication to the highest level of Educational, Administrative and Leadership services.
• Adherence to District Policy and Title 15, and USFR regulations.
• Commitment to Multicultural Education and to the integration of Navajo language and culture within the K-12 curriculum.

SUPERVISED BY: Business Manager or assigned Business office Supervisor.

EVALUATION: Business Manager or assigned Business office Supervisor. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Governing Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Patricia White , Human Resource Specialist
• Administration Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]