Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Granbury Business Office - Granbury, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5895334

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

*** Granbury ISD requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.***

Contract days: 226

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Purchasing Assistant supports the district's procurement operations by preparing, processing, and maintaining requisitions, purchase orders, competitive solicitations, and vendor records in accordance with Texas Education Code §44.031, board policy CH(LEGAL) and CH(LOCAL), and — for federally funded purchases — the procurement standards of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance/EDGAR). Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, the position serves as a primary point of contact for campuses, departments, and vendors on purchasing matters and supports competitive procurement, cooperative purchasing, vendor compliance, and audit-ready recordkeeping.

The position prepares and processes purchasing transactions but does not hold approval authority, preserving separation of duties within the business office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred. Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), TASBO certification, or an equivalent procurement credential preferred, or willingness to obtain within two years of employment.

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in purchasing, procurement, accounts payable, or supply chain operations. Experience in a Texas public school district, governmental entity, or other public sector purchasing office strongly preferred. Experience administering competitive solicitations and purchasing cooperative contracts preferred.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Texas public school purchasing requirements, including the procurement methods authorized under Texas Education Code §44.031, aggregate purchasing thresholds, and board policy CH(LEGAL) and CH(LOCAL).
• Familiarity with federal procurement standards under 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance/EDGAR) as applied to federally funded purchases.
• Understanding of competitive procurement methods, including competitive bidding, competitive sealed proposals, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, and interlocal agreements.
• Familiarity with purchasing cooperatives such as Buy Board, TIPS, Choice Partners, and Omnia Partners, including verification that cooperative contracts are properly awarded and current.
• Experience with a financial ERP system;
  Skyward Business Suite preferred.
• Experience with an electronic solicitation platform;
  Ion Wave preferred.
• Working knowledge of vendor compliance documentation, including conflict of interest questionnaires under Local Government Code Chapter 176, Form 1295 certificates of interested parties, felony conviction and criminal history certifications, and W-9 and taxpayer identification verification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills such as sorting, filtering, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines during peak purchasing periods.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of solicitation information prior to award and to conduct vendor communications with impartiality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team.

• Review requisitions for completeness, accurate account coding, budget availability, funding source, and required supporting documentation prior to routing for approval.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders; process change orders, cancellations, and…