Coordinator of Purchasing

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.PRIMARY PURPOSE:Direct and manage the purchasing activities of the district. Develop and implement purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders and ensure compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. Governing school district purchases of goods and services. Coordinate the distribution of supplies and equipment district wide. QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree in business or accountingSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of competitive bidding statutes and purchasing proceduresKnowledge of auditing and accounting principlesEffective organizational communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency skills in keyboarding and file maintenanceAbility to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid mannerAbility to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and word processing documentsAbility to supervise personnelExperience:Three years professional-level purchasing agent experience in public sector