Full Job Description: Associate Buyer
Grade: Hourly 14 | H-14
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
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About Our District:
At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.
Position Summary: Responsible for procurement of assigned commodity groups. Assists
district buyers as needed. Processes requests for proposals and projects. Creates detailed
documents and reports to ensure all district purchases meet board policy, state laws, and all
other requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, related field or
equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Experience:
• Two (2) years procurement
• Two (2) years’ experience in accounts payable
• Two (2) years’ experience in ad hoc reporting
• Two (2) years’ experience in front facing customer service
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
• Public procurement Certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred