Strategic School Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Applitrack; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist to support the Finance department in procuring goods and services for the school district. Under the Executive Director of Finance, you will manage purchase orders, vendor relations, contract administration, and compliance with applicable laws.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or related field and several years of purchasing experience; certification in contract management is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or a directly related field.
• Four years of specific purchasing experience; additional related work experience may substitute for degree.
• Proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, and analysis of purchasing data.
• Two years of experience managing a P-Card program.

Responsibilities

• Serves as internal and external contact for contracts and procurement.
• Reviews and approves purchase order requests; issues and distributes purchase orders.
• Ensures procurement complies with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
• Monitors contract performance, pricing, and cost effectiveness.
• Maintains master contract list; tracks year-to-date spending against contracts.
• Coordinates pre-bid processes, including RFI/RFP where applicable.
• Notifies stakeholders 90+ days before contract renewals; supports bid review.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism; collaborates with stakeholders.

Skills

Purchasing data analysis

P-Card program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field

Tools

Office software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist to support the Finance department in procuring goods and services for the school district. Under the Executive Director of Finance, you will manage purchase orders, vendor relations, contract administration, and compliance with applicable laws.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or related field and several years of purchasing experience; certification in contract management is a plus.