Strategic Purchasing & Contracts Specialist

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a procurement professional to oversee purchasing activities, develop bid specifications, evaluate proposals, and administer contracts in compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code.

This role involves working with end-users to craft precise specifications, conducting pre-solicitation conferences, and reporting purchasing activities to the Purchasing Administrator. Strong ethics and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in government procurement.
• CPPB/CPPO certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitors compliance with purchasing rules, procedures, and Arizona Procurement Code.
• Develops complex solicitations, including IFBs and RFPs with specs and terms.
• Prepares and evaluates quotations and specifications.
• Screens requisitions and ensures proper purchasing requirements.
• Works with end-users to develop clear specifications.
• Debriefs vendors on evaluation and contract awards.

Skills

Researching specifications

Drafting complex documents

Procedural analysis

Data interpretation

Oral and written communication

Negotiation techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visions

Job description

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a procurement professional to oversee purchasing activities, develop bid specifications, evaluate proposals, and administer contracts in compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code.

This role involves working with end-users to craft precise specifications, conducting pre-solicitation conferences, and reporting purchasing activities to the Purchasing Administrator. Strong ethics and confidentiality are essential.