District Senior Buyer

Date Posted: 12/8/2025

Location: Purchasing

Pay Grade 3 - Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Full-Time

Exempt

Director - Purchasing

As soon as possible

• Responsible for the preparation and administration of complex purchases of goods and services and professional services in support of District operations.
• Reviews complex requisitions and contracts, administers procurement processes, and acts as a buying team lead for major procurements.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field preferred
• TASBO or other Procurement Certification preferred.

• A minimum of three to five years of purchasing experience preferably in a Texas public school district or public agency. Experience with competitive procurement and contract management required.

• Knowledge of public procurement laws, including TEC §44.031, federal purchasing (EDGAR) and ARM
  17 Regulations, and applicable state/local policies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal customers and the vendor community.
• Knowledge of School District purchasing practices and procedures.
• Advanced skill in operating standard (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) software applications.
• Proficiency with enterprise financial software (e.g. Tyler Munis, Skyward, Oracle), and Ion Wave or other electronic bidding systems.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying advanced purchasing tools and techniques.
• Skill in developing and preparing specifications and scopes of work.
• Ability to train and support campus/department staff on purchasing procedures.

• Conducts negotiations, reviews and prepares contracts, and provides administration of on-going contracts. Acts as primary cross-function procurement support in planning and equipping new schools and/or buildings.
• Identify complex district requirements and campus/department needs, including: requirements for educational equipment and supplies, school and office furniture, maintenance and repair items and professional services.
• Collaborates with end users to develop specifications and scopes of work; determine methods of procurement and issue complex solicitation documents in compliance with District policies and State procurement laws.
• Review vendor responses for compliance with solicitation requirements, perform pricing analysis and recommend contract awards that result in best value procurements for the District.
• Review, revise and approve purchase requisitions and assist in issuance of District purchase orders and contracts.
• Act as liaison between vendors and District personnel, interpret and clarify contract provisions, procurement processes and legal responsibilities to ensure overall conformance and compliance with State Law and District policy.
• Receive requisitions and analyze each for quantity, specifications and delivery requirements.
• Investigate, develop and maintain records of supply sources, prices, specifications and requirements to assist in the proposal process.
• Prepare competitive solicitation documents to include specifications, advertising, vendor list and bid opening date.
• Ensure all procurements meet thresholds and documentation standards for state, federal and ARM 17 compliance.
• Evaluate vendor performance relative to product acceptability and vendor service and make vendor selections and/or recommendations for award.
• Receive and analyze quotations by mail, fax or telephone or received electronically through the District’s electronic bid system.
• Track contract expirations, renewals, and extensions; maintain organized contract files.
• Coordinate major planning categories in order to establish proposal timetables.
• Assist with development and improving district purchasing processes.
• Participate in professional development related to school business and procurement.
• Assist in audits, reporting and documentation requests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• None

• Writing routine reports and correspondence,…