Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, responsible for assisting in best-in-class strategic procurement to leverage District-wide annual purchase volume while ensuring tangible benefits and value. Perform procurement duties related to purchasing by specification and competitive bidding for the acquisition of general and specialized commodity areas such as equipment, materials, supplies, technology; and professional services and construction services for the District; perform duties in a cost effective, ethical, efficient, timely, professional, customer service oriented manner in accordance with district’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable government regulation and laws.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in public procurement or related field.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

• Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for).
• Resume
• Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years.
• An application filled out completely which includes the “Record of Work Experience/Employment History” and no blank spaces.

High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire.

Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Comments and Other Information

The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, [email protected] and/or Frank DeAnda , Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, [email protected], Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, [email protected], and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, [email protected], Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, [email protected], and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, [email protected].