Specializations

NIGP; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to coordinate the procurement of supplies and services for schools and departments. The role includes processing purchase orders, evaluating bids, and ensuring best pricing through supplier analysis.

The incumbent will prepare bid solicitations, review requisitions, supervise staff, and determine sources and methods for procuring materials.

Responsibilities

• Inputs data to create and process purchase orders using procurement system.
• Solicits, receives, tabulates, and evaluates bids to determine suppliers.

Job description

• Company: Duval County Public Schools
• Date Posted: October 19, 2026
• Closing Date: October 25, 2026

Description

Coordinates purchasing of a variety of supplies and services for schools and departments. Evaluates suppliers to ensure best pricing for supplies and services.

Requirements

Essential Functions Inputs data to create and process purchase orders using procurement system. Solicits, receives, tabulates, and evaluates bids to determine most desirable suppliers.

Prepares and reviews bid solicitation packages for conformity with guidelines. Reviews purchase requisitions for informal purchases and processes or assigns to Assistant Buyer. Supervises and trains assigned staff, conducts performance appraisals, makes employment and discipline recommendations, and coordinates work assignments. Determines appropriate methods and sources for procuring materials, supplies, and equipment.

Advises School District personnel on sourcing and procurement of such items. Conducts meetings and/or training sessions with end users, potential vendors, and/or Bookkeepers on bid requirements/specifications, products, and/or procurement system training.

Recommends awards or other bid dispositions and prepares award recommendations.

Attends, conducts, and/or presides over bid openings. Serves as SAP Super User liaison for Purchasing. Creates new Purchasing Card profiles. Attends group meetings; participates in system testing, changes, and upgrades. Provides troubleshooting on system errors. Performs other duties as assigned.