Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position for Purchasing Agent in the Technical Services Department. The appointee will report to the Director - Technical Services and will assist in the procurement of supplies and equipment for the Technical Services Department. The appointee will process purchase orders to ensure optimum use of school funds. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with personnel in the Technical Services Department, vendors, Purchasing Department and other district personnel.
Qualifications: The Purchasing Agent will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
--have prior work experience in purchasing or a related field
--have knowledge of and experience with eRate
--have knowledge of computer functions and programs, including word processing, spreadsheet and database
--possess strong analytical and organizational skills with regard to bidding and tabulation practices
--exhibit a general understanding of current bid laws and regulations
--have a working knowledge of accounting procedures
--demonstrate effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
--have a service-oriented personality
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
Salary: Pay Range: Professional 1; $43,392 - $63,280; 226 day position
Employment begins: January 14, 2019, or as soon as possible
Applications due by: December 20, 2018
The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law. |