Purchasing Specialist
Alameda County Office of Education · Hayward, CA · 2 mo ago
PurchasingFull-time
Full-time position (FTE 1.0) reporting to Charity Hastings, Director of Procurement & Support Services.
About the role
The Purchasing Specialist provides clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE, researches and evaluates products and prices, and ensures compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies, and regulations.
Location
313 W. Winton Ave., Hayward, CA 94544
Responsibilities
- Edits, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for compliance prior to printing purchase orders.
- Oversees staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders during the requisition and ordering process.
- Researches and evaluates products; makes purchase recommendations.
- Researches vendors and recommends new or existing vendors; may change vendors based on pricing, availability, or other factors.
- Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms, conditions, and delivery options.
- Prepares, secures, and evaluates quotes on goods and services; tabulates and analyzes data; recommends awards.
- Provides technical support to employees regarding various products received.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of related purchasing experience.
- Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.