Purchasing Technician

District Purchasing & Procurement, Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Technician to manage p-card accounting and vendor records for the Surprise, AZ area. The role supports the Purchasing Administrator and ensures accurate financial handling in line with district policies.

Responsibilities include reconciling cards, maintaining records, and assisting with purchase orders and communications with vendors and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with ARS rules and USFR guidelines for purchasing cards.
• Manage purchasing card program; reconcile, maintain records, validate purchases.
• Safeguard against over expenditure of purchasing card purchases.
• Enter vendor information in accounting system and secure W9s.
• Greet public, answer phones, respond to inquiries from public, staff and vendors.
• Assist with scheduling meetings for purchasing department.
• Prepare, place orders, and distribute purchase order forms to vendors and warehouse.

Skills

Computer literacy

Office software

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Researching costs

Presentations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Accounting system

Job description

Purchasing Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928422
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Purchasing Administrator

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Fiscal Services

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

253

GRADE

N

APPROVED

REVISED

07/25/2022

SUMMARY:Under the general direction of the Purchasing Administrator, performs the duties of accurately handling all p-card accounting functions to ensure the ultimate benefit to each student enrolled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain compliance with ARS rules and regulations and USFR guidelines pertaining to purchasing cards.
• Manage purchasing card program. Reconcile, maintain records, validate purchases, etc.
• Maintain a continuous internal program to safeguard against over expenditure of any purchasing card purchases.
• Maintain appropriate vendor records, entering vendor information in accounting system, securing W9's.
• Greet public, answer phones and respond to inquiries from public, staff and vendors.
• Assist with scheduling meetings for purchasing department.
• Assist with preparing, placing order, and distribution of purchase order forms to vendors and warehouse.
• Assist with revising requisitions approved by Purchasing Administrator.
• Provide problem solving services to end users, receiving, and accounting relating to p-cards.
• Perform training to end-users on various p-card processes and procedures.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in p-card accounting or similar duties.
• Prior experience in Government accounting preferred.
• Must possess skills including using a computer and related software and office equipment; researching specifications, costs, and descriptions of materials and supplies; preparing and making oral and written presentations; and communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned staff, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated competency in computer literacy, Word and Excel.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of the Arizona Procurement Code or AZ School District Procurement Rules and Regulations.
• Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned staff, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work.
• Business math concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

• Researching specifications, costs, and descriptions of materials and supplies.
• Reviewing and analyze procedures and reports.
• Performing mathematical and statistical analysis of data.
• Writing general correspondence and speaking effectively with others.
• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Applying reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light work.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited
Salary: $18.46 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Welcome to District Purchasing & Procurement, Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage.Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year.Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential.Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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