Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting the County Office of Education's Procurement functions, including providing clerical support in the procurement of goods and services for ACOE within the Procurement and Support Services Department in the Business Services Division.

The job of Purchasing Specialist is done for the purpose of providing clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE; researches and evaluates products and prices. This job reports to Assigned Administrator.

Location:

313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 Typical duties include editing, reviewing, and processing purchase requisitions for compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies and procedures, regulations and requirements prior to printing of purchase orders; processing purchase orders. Oversees the work of staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders, during requisition and ordering process. Researches and evaluates products and makes recommendations for purchase.

Researches vendors and makes recommendations regarding new and existing vendors; may change vendors on orders due to pricing, availability, or other circumstances. Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms and conditions, and delivery options. Prepares, secures, and evaluates quotes on goods and services; tabulates and analyzes data; recommends awards. Provides technical support to employees related to various products received.

Minimum qualifications:

Experience:

Two (2) years related purchasing experience.

Education:

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) Equivalency:
Equivalent combination of education and experience. Final date to receive applications:
Monday, September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Application requirements:
The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. The following application materials are required:
Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. Application screening and examination process: A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations.

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

The process is as follows:
1. Application review…………………………………………… PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental questionnaire……………………………… PASS/FAIL (TBD) 3. Written examination*………………………………………… Weighted 50% (9/4/2026) 4. Technical oral interview*………………………………………… Weighted 50%(9/15/2026) 5. Final interview*………………………………………… Weighted 100%(9/18/2026)
* This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.