District Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

Community Independent School District; Nevada (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Independent School District is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Nevada, Texas to coordinate the district's purchasing functions and ensure timely, compliant procurement of goods and services. You will manage purchasing processes, bids/proposals, vendor records, contracts, and related documentation while ensuring adherence to district policies and state/federal requirements.

The role requires 3 years of clerical and accounting experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of public-sector purchasing procedures and applicable purchasing requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies, bid requirements, contracts, and laws.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the district's purchasing activities in accordance with procedures and requirements.
• Review requisitions for accuracy, coding, approvals, and compliance before issuing purchase orders.
• Prepare and process purchase orders; assist staff with procedures and documentation.

Skills

Public-sector purchasing

Procurement processes

Bid compliance

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Financial software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Community Independent School District is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Nevada, Texas to coordinate the district's purchasing functions and ensure timely, compliant procurement of goods and services. You will manage purchasing processes, bids/proposals, vendor records, contracts, and related documentation while ensuring adherence to district policies and state/federal requirements.

The role requires 3 years of clerical and accounting experience and a high school diploma or GED.