What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Denison ISD?
Job Title
Purchasing Specialist
Date Posted
10/8/2026
**Location:**
Administration Building
Closing Date
10/23/2026
Assist in the procurement of material and equipment for the district. Work under close supervision and follows established purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders.
Qualifications
**Education/Certification:**
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of procedures for purchasing and invoicing supplies and equipment
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
Ability to analyze and organize a complex filing system of bid-related documentation
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
3 years clerical and accounting experience preferred
Major Responsibilities And Duties
**Purchasing**
Purchasing Specialist
Date Posted
10/8/2026
**Location:**
Administration Building
Closing Date
10/23/2026
- Reports To:** Director of Business
- Compensation:** Para Pay grade 6
Assist in the procurement of material and equipment for the district. Work under close supervision and follows established purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders.
Qualifications
**Education/Certification:**
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of procedures for purchasing and invoicing supplies and equipment
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
Ability to analyze and organize a complex filing system of bid-related documentation
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
3 years clerical and accounting experience preferred
Major Responsibilities And Duties
**Purchasing**
- Process bids and purchase orders as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist staff in preparing purchase orders, verifying available funds and authorizations before purchase, and maintaining accounts.
- Contact vendors to check on supply and equipment availability, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and other issues as directed.
- Detects and resolves problems with incorrect orders, invoices, and shipments.
- Prepare and maintain vendor databases and bidder lists.
- Prepare correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations using a personal computer.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, and other documents as required.
- **Other**
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- **Supervisory Responsibilities:**
- None.
- Tools/Equipment Used:**Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture:**Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion:**Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting:**Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment:**May work prolonged or irregular hours