Buyer Assistant

San Diego Unified School District • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. The Buyer Assistant will perform a variety of specialized clerical duties related to the preparation and processing of contracts and purchase orders, and provide technical support in gathering information and assisting in the expediting of purchase order deliveries; contact district staff and vendors to follow-up on contracting issues, overdue, lost, and damaged materials; and provide customer service information to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to three years of progressively responsible purchasing-clerical experience or other related office-clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of specialized clerical duties related to the preparation and processing of contracts and purchase orders
• Provide technical support in gathering information and assisting in the expediting of purchase order deliveries
• Contact district staff and vendors to follow-up on contracting issues, overdue, lost, and damaged materials
• Provide customer service information to internal and external customers

Benefits

• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed