Purchasing Assistant

Finance/Purchasing
Clerical - Class III; 12 Month
Revised April 2023

Education Level

High school diploma. Associates degree desired

Experience Desired

One to three years’ experience in a similar position.

Physical Requirements

Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent keyboarding, use of wrists, hands, fingers, speaking, typing and writing. Frequent, lifting, filing, sitting, standing, and walking

Other Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency with computer input, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet.

Reports to

Purchasing Supervisor

Receives Guidance From

Director of Operational Services, Business Manager, Principals, and Department Heads

Essential Functions & Duties

  1. Assists Purchasing Supervisor or designee at scheduled bid openings and officiates if needed.

  2. Assists with bids, bonds, contracts, and changes orders as may be assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor or Director of Operational Services.

  3. Posts bid results on District website and assists District staff with online purchasing.

  4. Maintains/processes insurance policies and payments for liability, property, and casualty insurance.

  5. Processes district liability, property, and casualty insurance claims.

  6. Maintains records, supervises, and controls installation, repair, and billing of landline, cellular, and pager communications District-wide.

  7. Assists District consultant with e-Rate submissions for reimbursement.

  8. Maintains Fleet Management including adding, changing, and deleting plates, registration, and title transfers for District Vehicles.

  9. Processes purchase orders and purchase order problems.

  10. Program Administrator for P-Cards.

  11. Process warehouse requests.

  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Climatic Environment | Inside

Climate controlled environment with some temperature variations. Typically, work is conducted in a comfortable environment.

Hazards

Exposure to communicable diseases