Tech Procurement & E-Rate Specialist (On-Site)

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of Wilton (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES in Wilton, NY on-site is seeking a Technology Procurement Specialist responsible for ordering instructional technology for component school districts, supporting e-rate participation, and managing related billing.

This role requires interpreting New York State contract requirements and identifying cost-effective procurement options, with strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate with the Business Office, IT Asset Manager and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Technology, or related field plus 2 years of business experience.
• High school diploma and 4 years of business experience.
• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchasing requests for instructional technology (hardware, software, telecommunications) from school districts. Assesses sourcing options for lowest price/best value and contractual compliance and documents same.
• Monitors and processes telecommunication and copier procurement for component school districts and the BOCES, including submitting billing reports to the accounting department.
• Create purchase orders to fulfill purchasing requests.
• Participates in bid assessments, certification of awarded vendors, and communicating with schools and internal programs on the status of funding applications and reimbursements for e-rate and potentially other programs.
• Assists supervisor with creating and posting government funding applications for e-rate and potentially other programs.
• Assist in the development of solicitation documents, review of solicitation submittals and/or proposals and participate in the contract award process for e-rate.
• Assist as needed in the receiving of goods in the warehouse.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with school districts and vendors.
• Facilitate communication and education on requirements to use state contracts along with other approved procurement mechanisms such as contract solicitations and cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Daily monitoring, updating and auditing of district order tracking spreadsheets.
• Create telecommunications and copier maintenance budget forecast by compiling usage trends based on current and past allocations.
• Monitors, confirms, and tracks open orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or Computer Technology

High school diploma with 4 years of business experience

Job description

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES in Wilton, NY on-site is seeking a Technology Procurement Specialist responsible for ordering instructional technology for component school districts, supporting e-rate participation, and managing related billing.

This role requires interpreting New York State contract requirements and identifying cost-effective procurement options, with strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate with the Business Office, IT Asset Manager and