Buyer,Business Job La Joya Texas USA,Business

Location: La Joya

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La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district's vision - Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students.

Our work is rooted in five district priorities, which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the community.

Customer Service
Trust & Transparency
High-Quality Instruction
Excellence in Leadership
Integrity & Accountability

We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to high-quality, best-fit schools as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of purchasing practices. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of procurement laws and procedures, experience with competitive bidding processes, and a commitment to ethical standards. They should be adept at providing guidance to staff, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with applicable purchasing regulations.

This role requires someone who is proactive, collaborative, and capable of balancing administrative and technical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

You will be joining a district that is building on a legacy of achievement while rapidly improving and creating systems to reach new heights for student outcomes and improving the District's overall operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will receive intentional, targeted support in your essential role in serving the Business, Finance and Administrative Services Department of the District. We are also a district focused on continuous improvement and rigorous analysis of the policies and procedures we have in place to ensure that the financial and business operations of the district are transparent to the public and in keeping with generally acceptable accounting principles.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.
Three years of procurement or administrative experience in a school district setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to ensure compliance with procurement processes, laws and regulations (bidding, contracts, vendor relations)
Recordkeeping and documentation procedures
Ethical standards in procurement
Attention to detail in documentation and compliance
Effective communication with staff and vendors
Analytical skills for reviewing bids and proposals
Technology proficiency (procurement software, Microsoft Office)
Customer service orientation in assisting staff and vendors
Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
Adaptability to changing needs and tasks

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Perform administrative and technical work in the Purchasing Department, including, but not limited to, bids, proposals, quotations, and contracts.

Perform administrative and technical work in the procurement of supplies, equipment and services, while ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements (purchasing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines).

Assist in the development, implementation and revisions of district purchasing policies and procedures.

Provide departmental and district staff development training regarding district purchasing policies and procedures.

Prepare, review and maintain accurate records and documentation of all assigned work in accordance with established guidelines.

Assist in the supervision and analysis of the competitive procurement process for compliance.

Assist with the conversion of requisitions to purchase orders, ensuring compliance with all applicable purchasing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Assist all district staff to ascertain their product/service needs and provide guidance on procurement methods.

Correspond with and assist district staff and vendors in a professional and…

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