Buyer, Warehouse Manager

Buyer, Warehouse Manager

• Position Type:
  Basic application - admin/ Admin - basic application
• Date Posted:
  8/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Lake Mountain School District
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2027

Starting Date: 07/01/2027
Open until filled
Salary: $77,840 - $123,260 (depending on experience)
Contract: 250 day contract
Contact Information: Vicki Carter - vcarter

The job of Senior Buyer Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing and supporting District purchasing, warehouse, and related operations; overseeing daily activities and specialized purchasing functions; providing information and support to District sites; and ensuring services and purchasing activities comply with established policies, procedures, budget requirements, and applicable regulations. The position achieves department objectives through planning, coordination, evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of purchasing and warehouse services.

This job reports to the Purchasing Director.

~Manages warehouse operations, surplus operation, circulation and purchasing (e.g. orders, work orders and requisitions for supplies, equipment, conference requests, bids for potential commodities, supplies equipment and services, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring necessary resources to support district operation and supplying warehousing, delivery and circulation needs.
~Administers complex and large amount bidding processes and contracts for vendor performance/compliance within established limits (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing items and/or services within budget and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
~Assists auditors in providing requested information for the purpose of providing necessary documentation for completion of audit.
~Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. vendors, staff, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and District purchasing policies and procedures, and/or monitoring purchasing processes.
~Consults with Utah State Purchasing for the purpose of developing requirements and specifications for statewide bids, RFPs and/or contracts.
~Evaluates vendors for the purpose of determining their capability for performing to established specifications.
~Evaluates order and bid documentation (e.g. requisitions, change orders, bids, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper use of district funds in the acquisition of supplies, equipment and/or services.
~Issues purchase orders, etc. for the purpose of completing purchasing processes in accordance with established procedures.
~Maintains purchasing information, files and records (e.g. RFPs, purchase orders, vender files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
~Negotiates with vendors for the purpose of resolving purchasing issues and/or ensuring purchases are within state and district requirements/regulations.
~Oversees surplus storage and auction for the purpose of ensuring that discarded District materials are disposed of appropriately.
~Supervises and manages personnel and warehouse operations, including staffing, employee assignments, training, meetings, inventory, and delivery processes, to promote productivity, maintain efficient operations, and ensure compliance with established requirements.
~Prepares written materials and electronic financial information for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
~Presents information on administrative procedures, services, regulations, etc. for the purpose of training and orienting other personnel and/or disseminating information to appropriate parties.
~Processes purchasing-related information (e.g. bid documents, tabulations, requisitions, electronic procurement, product specifications, statements of work, performance terms, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.
~Research contracts, suppliers, equipment and regulations, including evaluation of new products for the purpose of ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required in school district purchasing with three years preferred.
Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area with an emphasis in accounting or business preferred.
Equivalency: Required Testing . Pre-Employment Proficiency Test may be required Continuing Educ. / Training Annual District Training Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses FLSA Status Exempt
Clearances: Criminal…