Purchasing Specialist - Construction

Purchasing Specialist - Construction

Tomball ISD Finance — Tomball, Texas.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Salary: $24.26 Per Hour
• Pay Grade:
  Administrative Support 6
• Wage/Hour Status:
  Non-Exempt

Primary

Purpose:

Provide timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services required for construction projects. May include sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing, and coordinating deliveries to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.

• Education / Certification: High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Minimum Experience: Two years purchasing or accounts payable experience
• Special Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to multitask;
  Proficient in Microsoft Office with a high level of skill in Excel Preferred

• Support operational efficiency by maintaining a steady flow of essential construction resources.
• Controls costs through strategic procurement and effective negotiation.
• Obtain and analyze quotes, negotiate pricing, and ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery terms.
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoicing.
• Works closely with the Coordinator of Construction and Director of Projects and Development to track project progress.
• Monitor and manage construction budgets to ensure alignment with project costs.
• Facilitate the processing of all construction invoices upon receipt in a timely manner.
• Prepare budget amendments as needed to facilitate project completion.
• Observe all professional and ethical standards of conduct in performance of duties.
• Perform all duties in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate initiative to develop needed skills applicable to performance of assigned duties.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Coordinator of Construction.

• Attend workshops/seminars that are made available for staff development.
• Maintain technical training on new software.

• Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Occasional lifting and moving of moderate to heavy objects.
• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
• District/light travel.
• Some extended work hours may occasionally be required.

Days: 226

Reports to:

Coordinator of Construction