Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist at Alameda County Office Of Education

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Application Deadline

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/11/2026

Contact

Sherry Causey

510-670-7726

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$5,767.12 - $7,008.34 Monthly

Add l Salary Info

(5 Steps/Range 16, CSEA)

Length of Work Year

261

Employment Type

Full Time

FTE

1.0

Immediate Supervisor

Charity Hastings, Director of Procurement & Support Services

Recruiter

Sherry Causey

About the Employer

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County's most marginalized youth.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting the County Office of Education s Procurement functions, including providing clerical support in the procurement of goods and services for ACOE within the Procurement and Support Services Department in the Business Services Division.

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Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION: The job of Purchasing Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE; researches and evaluates products and prices. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Edits, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies and procedures, regulations and requirements prior to printing of purchase orders; processes purchase orders. Oversees the work of staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders, during requisition and ordering process. Researches and evaluates products and makes recommendations for purchase. Researches vendors and makes recommendations regarding new and existing vendors; may change vendors on orders due to pricing, availability, or other circumstances. Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms and conditions, and delivery options. Prepares, secures, and evaluates quotes on goods and services; tabulates and analyzes data; recommends awards. Provides technical support to employees related to various products received. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Two (2) years related purchasing experience. Education: Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION: The job of Purchasing Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE; researches and evaluates products and prices. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Edits, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies and procedures, regulations and requirements prior to printing of purchase orders; processes purchase orders. Oversees the work of staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders, during requisition and ordering process. Researches and evaluates products and makes recommendations for purchase. Researches vendors and makes recommendations regarding new and existing vendors; may change vendors on orders due to pricing, availability, or other circumstances. Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms and conditions, and delivery options. Prepares, secures, and evaluates quotes on goods and services; tabulates and analyzes data; recommends awards. Provides technical support to employees related to various products received. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Two (2) years related purchasing experience. Education: Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………………………………………..…………..........PASS/FAIL 2. Supplemental Questionnaire……………………………….……………………………..………..…PASS/FAIL (TBD) 3. Written Examination…………………………………………………………..………….......Weighted 50% (9/4/2026) 4. Technical Oral Interview………………….…..................................................................Weighted 50%(9/15/2026) 5. Final Interview………………….…........................................................................................................(9/18/2026) This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.

Comments and Other Information

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………………………………………..…………..........PASS/FAIL 2. Supplemental Questionnaire……………………………….……………………………..………..…PASS/FAIL (TBD) 3. Written Examination…………………………………………………………..………….......Weighted 50% (9/4/2026) 4. Technical Oral Interview………………….…..................................................................Weighted 50%(9/15/2026) 5. Final Interview………………….…........................................................................................................(9/18/2026) This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.

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