Job description

The Tempe Elementary School District is seeking a Buyer Senior to join our Finance Department. Our Buyer Senior will procure the necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and professional services to meet the needs of the District.

To apply for this position, please visit our jobs portal: https://jobs.tempeschools.org/buyer-senior-finance/job/24377693

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
• 2. Bachelor's Degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• 3. Three (3) years of progressively responsible government procurement experience (preferred)
• 4. State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and issue invitations for bids, requests for proposals, and requests for quotations.
• Conduct pre-bid proposal conferences and respond to vendor questions pertaining to solicitations and issue amendments if necessary.
• Administer the evaluation of bid proposals and recommend bid award for Governing Board action.
• Verify purchase requisitions for correctness and ensure cost-effective vendor sources are used.
• Develop and administer purchase contracts; ensure District is in compliance with Attorney General, Auditor General, USFR, and procurement code guidelines on purchasing.
• Coordinate procurement-related activities between District and vendor personnel.
• Manage the purchase of warehouse stock and maintenance of adequate inventory levels at the central warehouse.
• Work with Property Control to ensure that adequate standard furniture and equipment inventory is on hand and ordered.
• Maintain annual maintenance agreements for equipment located throughout the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of District, Federal and State procurement codes, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of government or school district procurement methods, practices and procedures
• Knowledge in the School District Procurement Rules in ADPM procurement such as CM@Risk and Job Ordering Contracting
• Knowledge of methods related to the development of complex solicitations and contracts
• Knowledge of administration and accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of computer software related to database and accounting administration
• Skill in negotiating complex contracts and proposals
• Skill utilizing written and verbal communication in the development and presentation of reports, recommendations and contracts
• Skill analyzing and improving efficiency while maintaining high-level quality
• Skill utilizing customer service/personal relations techniques in responding to inquiries, requests and complaints
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

CATEGORY: Classified

WORK YEAR: 12 months

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Finance

GRADE: 55

REPORTS TO: Purchasing Supervisor

EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES: N/A

PREPARED: March 2000

Why choose us:

At TD3, we are committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities for our students. We believe in making meaningful connections every day with staff, students, and the community. Other benefits include:

• Great hours on a daytime shift. No nights, no holidays, no weekends!
• Work on a school schedule with generous vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental and vision insurance
• 100% employer match to the Arizona State Retirement System
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Before and after-school childcare discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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