Purchasing Specialist

PURCHASING; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ector County Independent School District is seeking a Purchasing Clerk in Odessa, Texas, to support the day-to-day procurement operations. The role reports to the Purchasing Supervisor and is non-exempt with a 8:00–5:00 schedule.

The position covers processing purchase orders, vendor management, and policy compliance within the Purchasing Department. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, with an associates degree preferred and TASBO certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• TASBO certification preferred.
• 2 years purchasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-workers, vendors in a professional manner.
• Distribute purchase orders by mail, e-mail, or accounting for processing.
• Respond to questions regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
• Review requisitions for compliance with purchasing and accounting.
• Maintain punch out vendor information.
• Maintain and track procurement cards for staff.
• Assist in scheduling of Sam’s Club orders.
• Process change orders for purchases.
• Assist in vendor management including new vendor setup.
• Assist departments in obtaining vendor quotes.
• Train new users in the district purchase order software system.
• Assist other Purchasing Department personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing.

Skills

Customer service

Work ethic

Vendor communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

TASBO certification preferred

Tools

Purchase order software

Office software

Vendor management systems

Job description

Ector County Independent School District is seeking a Purchasing Clerk in Odessa, Texas, to support the day-to-day procurement operations. The role reports to the Purchasing Supervisor and is non-exempt with a 8:00–5:00 schedule.

The position covers processing purchase orders, vendor management, and policy compliance within the Purchasing Department. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, with an associates degree preferred and TASBO certification preferred.