Senior Buyer — Strategic District Procurement

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage advanced purchasing for district-wide supplies, equipment, and services in compliance with state and district rules. You will develop solicitations, analyze bids, negotiate terms, and administer contracts while guiding district departments and staff on procurement best practices.

The position emphasizes transparency, cost-effectiveness, and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, including one year in a senior or lead role.
• Experience with competitive bidding, contract development, and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to collaborate with district departments and maintain procurement records.
• Knowledge of state and federal procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct complex purchases for district schools and departments.
• Prepare and administer formal and informal solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, and quotes).
• Develop specifications and evaluation criteria with requesting departments.
• Review requisitions and ensure funding information and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Conduct market research and identify sources of supply.
• Facilitate pre-bid conferences, bid openings, evaluations, and contract awards.
• Analyze bids and prepare recommendations for award.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, renewals, and other contractual provisions.
• Process purchase orders, contracts, amendments, renewals, and change orders.
• Administer contracts and monitor vendor performance and compliance.
• Assist schools with procurement issues and ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain procurement files and records documenting competition and approvals.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on procurement procedures.
• May supervise or coordinate work of buyers and staff.
• Identify opportunities for cooperative purchasing and cost savings.
• Develop relationships with vendors and district personnel.
• Assist with audits, protests, and public-record inquiries.
• Use district systems to process transactions and generate reports.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Purchasing processes

Negotiation

Vendor management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing or related field

Job description

The Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage advanced purchasing for district-wide supplies, equipment, and services in compliance with state and district rules. You will develop solicitations, analyze bids, negotiate terms, and administer contracts while guiding district departments and staff on procurement best practices.

The position emphasizes transparency, cost-effectiveness, and vendor performance.