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Purchasing Technician

Pinon Unified School DistrictPinon, Arizona🇺🇸United StatesPosted 7 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Purchasing Technician role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain expertise in essential procurement processes and contribute directly to the smooth operation of an educational institution. You'll thrive here if you possess strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy supporting staff while ensuring compliance with district policies. Apply today to become a vital part of the Pinon Unified School District team!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Pinon, Arizona, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Inventory ControlMental HealthMicrosoft Office

Job Description

  • Interprets rules, policies, and procedures affecting the District purchasing operations.
  • Orients staff on obtaining quotes, establishing vendors, purchase requisition process, and steps needed to produce purchase orders.
  • Communicates with, but not limited to, district staff, vendors, and agencies to assure the accuracy as it relates to purchasing and district travel.
  • Provide support and guidance for staff in using the purchase requisition module in iVisions.
  • Receives requisitions for processing, but not limited to, a variety of services which includes supplies, equipment, and service contracts. Completes the final review to produce purchase orders.
  • Receives and reviews incoming purchase and district travel requisitions, assigns account codes, and verifies purchasing is incompliance with the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR).
  • Obtains price and delivery estimates from current vendors associated to purchase of route items.
  • Organizes vendor files containing contact information, delivery, cost, tax, and quality performance, and other information that supports purchasing.
  • Maintains detail and accurate record of active files of all purchasing agreements and contracts, ensuring that balances reflect completed transactions, work-in-progress, and anticipated needs.
  • Prepares vendor list, contact information, advertising sources, and other information to support a bid announcement.
  • Plan and prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines.
  • Performs a variety of clerical support to the district purchasing role.
  • Assists in the year-end inventories by inputting and reconciling of recorded versus physical differences. Documents transactions to support annual audits.
  • Cooperates and works with auditors, and provides information to them as required
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Associate's degree in Purchasing, Business, or other closely related field, required.
  • Three (3) years of experience in purchasing support and record-keeping, and background in working with contracts and inventory control within a purchasing or distribution environment, required.
  • Must have a working knowledge of standard business equipment including Mac and PC’s, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.) and the Google platform.
  • Must be able to plan and prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines.
  • Skill in working in an environment subject to frequent interruptions, quickly changing priorities, and occasionally limited directions.
  • Skill in communicating courteously and professionally, both orally and in writing while working with the employees and the general public.
  • Must have proven successful employment record.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Mental Health Benefits for employees and dependents (Calm and Modern Health)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development

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