Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

Denison ISD; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Denison ISD is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support district procurement of material and equipment. Under supervision, you will follow purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders, assist in verifying funds, and maintain vendor records.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and several years of clerical and accounting experience, with strong numerical skills and attention to detail for accurate invoicing and filing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years clerical and accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing procedures and bids.

Responsibilities

• Process bids and purchase orders as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist staff in preparing purchase orders, verifying available funds and authorizations before purchase, and maintaining accounts.
• Contact vendors to check on supply and equipment availability, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and other issues as directed.
• Detects and resolves problems with incorrect orders, invoices, and shipments.

Skills

Procurement procedures

Bids & POs

Vendor communications

Spreadsheet skills

Databases

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Denison ISD is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support district procurement of material and equipment. Under supervision, you will follow purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders, assist in verifying funds, and maintain vendor records.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and several years of clerical and accounting experience, with strong numerical skills and attention to detail for accurate invoicing and filing.