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Purchasing Specialist

Under the direction of the Director, Business Services, or designated administrator, performs a variety of technical duties in the purchase of District supplies, materials, equipment and services; obtain quotes, process bids and review purchase orders and specifications; order items in accordance with District policies and procedures; maintain purchasing data and records; processes and monitors current vendor contracts; conducts staff training related to purchasing system operations as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : A completed application for employment must be received in Personnel Commission by 4 : 30 p.m. on the closing date. The examination process may include one or more of the following : scoring of application and resume, written examination, scoring of supplemental questions, performance and / or technical oral examination. Written Merit Exam : TBA Oral / Technical Exam : TBA (By invitation only) All testing will take place at La Mesa Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone : 619-668-5700) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school or equivalent GED supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting, business, finance, purchasing or related field and three years increasingly responsible experience in the purchasing of supplies and equipment. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Successful passage of the District's job-related proficiency test. Valid California Class C Driver's License and evidence of insurability.

KNOWLEDGE OF : Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to purchasing policies and procedures Arithmetic calculations Basic purchasing procedures, terminology and inventory control and warehousing methods and procedures Basic research methods Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Current market trends for assigned commodities, product information and sources of supply District organization, operations, regulations, policies and objectives related to position Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Modern office practices, procedures and equipment Oral and written communication skills Principles, methods, practices, and legal requirements of public school District purchasing Record-keeping techniques Telephone techniques and etiquette Types and sources of supplies, materials and equipment used in a school district.

ABILITY TO : Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Assure bids meet established criteria and regulations Collaborate with the planning, developing, organizing, preparing, processing, collecting and replying to requests for information and the evaluation and execution of the competitive bid process Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Conduct staff training related to purchasing system operations as assigned Contact vendors and obtains quotations Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Learn, follow, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Meet schedules and timelines Operate a computer and assigned office equipment Organize and coordinate purchasing activities and processes Perform a variety of duties in the procurement of supplies, goods, services and equipment for the District Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately Plan and organize work Process contracts for goods, equipment and services Type and input data at an acceptable rate of speed Work independently with little direction.

ENVIRONMENT : Indoor office environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Sitting for extended periods of time. HAZARDS : Traffic hazards.