Job SummaryNatomas Unified School District is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Purchasing Technician. The Purchasing Technician will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient procurement of goods and services for our K-12 educational institute. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of procurement processes, excellent communication skills, high-quality customer service, and the ability to collaborate with various departments to meet the diverse needs of our educational community.Requirements / Qualifications
Knowledge of: •Requires a working knowledge of procedures used in contracting for the purchasing of supplies, furniture, and stationary equipment. •Requires a basic knowledge of the requirements for ordering, storing, and distributing perishable inventory and the product/service specification development process. •Requires a working knowledge of data entry requirements for automated purchasing systems. •Requires a working knowledge of the District's purchasing policies and procedures. •Requires basic knowledge of inventory management, including economic reorder points, accounting, and inventory. •Must be familiar with modern office methods, practices, and equipment pertinent to purchasing. •Requires sufficient communication skills to convey technical information to other departments and vendors.
Ability to: •Requires the ability to perform all of the essential duties of the position. •Must be able to plan and prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. •Requires the ability to use a personal computer to access and enter information onto established data entry screens, format and produce typewritten documents, and lookup information stored on databases or the internet. •Must be able to learn and interpret rules, policies, and procedures affecting District purchasing operations. •Must be able to maintain detailed and accurate records. •Must be able to communicate courteously with contacts within and outside of the District. To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks. Upon hiring, a TB test and Fingerprint Clearance (at the applicant's expense) will be required. Please note that we require three references, one of them must be a supervisor (current or past).
Why join Natomas Unified as a classified employee? - Competitive and growing salaries!
- Recent increase of 1% in July 2024
- Move a step each year on the salary schedule
- Bilingual stipend for designated employees
- Longevity at 10+ years of service
- Extra pay for attending district-designated training outside of work hours
- We care about your well-being!
- District-paid medical benefits for employees plus low-cost options for families
- Paid sick leave
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and holidays (for 11 & 12-month employees)
- We care about your growth and future!
- Promotional opportunities
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Reimbursement on approved credit/units
- Access to our Diverse Future Teacher Program
- Public retirement plan
Documents required:- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation)
- Resume
Comments and Other InformationNatomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary teachers. Professional educators are eager to prepare students to graduate as college and career-ready, productive, responsible, and engaged global citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Goals •Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student. •Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student. •Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School. •Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success. •Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff. Natomas Unified School District is engaged in strategic initiatives designed to align our educational programs and services to support every student, every day:
Important to know about NUSD: •The College Board recognized Natomas Unified as an AP Honor Roll District. •NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities. •Technology utilized to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively. •Districtwide, family options, and choices are being championed as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) and the College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. •Providing students with technology is a major initiative of the district as exemplified by the ongoing purchase of Chromebooks for student use during daily instruction. •Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. •Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential. We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us a www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at 916-###-####, ...@natomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.