2 purchasing procurement jobs found

Basic Function Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, coordinate the purchasing process of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the District in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies; perform a variety of technical purchasing tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Representative Duties Examine and evaluate current purchasing trends that affect price and availability; recommend improvements and modifications to activities and procedures; monitor compliance of purchasing procedures with applicable laws and regulations. Coordinate maintenance and compliance of District business contracts and associated contract database. Examine and evaluate new and alternative products and sources of supply; conduct vendor interviews; arrange for and participate in tests and demonstrations of supplies and equipment; notify staff of new products/vendors that are one the market; verify funds are available for purchases; reviews and...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail.  Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose...