Bidding, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Contract Approval, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance Software, Furniture, Interpersonal Skills, Intranet, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Reports To: Director of Purchasing
Duty Days: 238 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: B06
Job Updated: 07/01/2026
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Five (5) years of purchasing experience required with at least three (3) years of public purchasing experience preferred.
- Professional certification preferred (TASBO or equivalent).
- Thorough knowledge of State of Texas purchasing laws, purchasing and acquisition procedures, contracts, legal, and local policy.
- Experience with financial software and electronic bidding.
- Proficiency in computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Ability to resolve challenges effectively and in a timely manner.
- Strong initiative and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a respect for and adherence to confidentiality.
Primary Purpose:
Assist the Director of Purchasing with managing the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing Department. Provide leadership, training, and oversight to purchasing staff to ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused procurement operations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support Purchasing staff in all phases of the competitive procurement process to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal procurement laws.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures for the District''s purchasing operations.
- Maintain up-to-date purchasing resources and information on the department website and intranet.
- Assist Purchasing staff with purchasing processes including vendor setup/management, requisition and purchase order processing, Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE), purchasing card and travel programs, and the contract approval process.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of Purchasing staff as approved by the Director of Purchasing.
- Ensure Purchasing staff cross-training and capacity to support District needs.
- Build and maintain positive vendor relationships in the best interest of the District.
- Assist Director of Purchasing with preparation and documentation of other purchasing matters as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, copier, and scanner
Working Conditions:
Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Katy Independent School District