What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator - Purchasing position at Wake County Public Schools?
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
ADMINISTRATOR
WORKING TITLE
Administrator-Purchasing Manager
SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT
Purchasing
LOCATION
Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC
PAY GRADE
Administrator Band 4
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE :
Performs purchasing work in order to procure goods and services for Wake County Public School Systems (WCPSS) in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes and WCPSS procedures. Serves as a liaison between vendors and the organization, maintaining current knowledge of materials and price lists for use when ordering materials, equipment, supplies, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Extensive knowledge of public sector purchasing and procurement principles, practices and procedures;
- Extensive knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning;
- Extensive knowledge of state rules, regulations and laws regarding purchasing;
- Extensive knowledge of contract formation and execution in support of materials, supplies and service purchases;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Effective problem solving skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, and vendors.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.
EFFECTIVE DATE : 11 / 2024
DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
