HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Purchasing Manager Salary in the United States

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  An employee in this class has responsible charge of purchasing a wide variety of equipment and supplies for the school system under supervision of either the Superintendent of Schools, designee or the District Principal, performs the most responsible duties in the purchasing process.  The Purchasing Agent must exercise careful judgment in his work since erroneous decisions may result in the loss of large sums of money.  Supervision may be exercised over technical and clerical employees.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those activities listed here.)

• Awards contracts of sale to vendors for the purchase of equipment and supplies as approved by the Board of Education;
• Solicits and reviews bids from vendors for a wide variety of commodities;
• Has charge of the clerical review of requisitions from operating departments and the maintenance of related records on expenditures;
• Maintains liaison with contractors and sellers in their dealings with the purchase office;
• Keeps abreast of current price trends, market conditions and new or improved items of supply;
• Checks on deliveries of materials ordered;
• Directs the preparation of specifications for items purchased;
• Prepares purchase ordinances for consideration by the Board of Education;
• Plans and oversees advertising for articles to be purchased;
• Confers with principals, supervisors and department heads on the needs of their schools and services;
• Supervises technical and clerical employees assigned to the purchasing office.

Application should include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Application
• Resume
• 3 current letters of recommendation
• copies of transcripts, certifications, licenses

If for some reason you cannot attach these items in system please email them to

nmorgan@horseheadsdistrict.com,  or  cdefilippo@horseheadsdistrict.com

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