Assistant Purchasing Coordinator
Central Warehouse
8 hrs/day, 12 mos/year
Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee.
Job Responsibilities
The position assists the Purchasing Coordinator with the inventory and purchasing program of the District with considerable leeway to carry out the details, requiring careful judgment and keen attention to detail; responsibilities may include:
- Maintains purchasing records including inventory system, fixed assets, vendor contracts and bid lists with the ability to produce reports;
- Communicates with stakeholders to identify procurement needs and conducts bid process;
- Prepares work orders for completed bids for staff; unbox, verify receipt of items, process documentation for payment and resolving item discrepancies with suppliers;
- Supervises the performance of warehouse staff and reviews, prioritizes and assigns duties on a daily basis;
- Responds to purchasing requests, review purchase requisitions for pricing and contract information to ensure purchasing guidelines and procedures are followed;
- Uses various tools and resources to assist with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, pricing, and inventory maintenance and reporting;
- Operates lift equipment and hand jack to move warehouse inventory and ability to physically lift and move heavy loads (50+lbs) frequently;
- Maintains positive communications (verbal and written) with a variety of stakeholder groups including vendors, staff and administration; and additional responsibilities as required.
Compensation & Benefits
Step 1 ($58,021/yr) - Step 7 ($66,500/yr)
SUSA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Certifications/Qualifications
Associate’s degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited registered college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Purchasing & Materials Management or closely related field and seven (7) years large scale purchasing/inventory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of market and trade conditions, current business methods with aptitude for learning modern technologies and applying best practices for purchasing and inventory. Ability to plan and supervise the work of others and establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, administration, and vendors. Highly organized with keen attention to details. Exhibits good judgment, mental alertness, dependability, tact, and courtesy. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Application Deadline – May 12, 2024
*THIS WILL BE A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT* In order to be appointed permanently to this competitive position the individual must take the Saratoga County civil service exam for the job classification of Assistant Purchasing Coordinator and be reachable on the resulting Saratoga County civil service list.
All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.
All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.
Anticipated Start Date – June 5, 2024
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Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.