Wentzville School District
Purchasing Specialist Buyer II
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Job Description
- Req#: 11004
- Position Type:
Support Staff/ Purchasing Specialist - Date Posted:
6/19/2025 - Location:
Administrative Center - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of Purchasing Certification*, such as NIGP-CPPB or NIGP-CPP, and experience in purchasing. (*Note: Purchasing Certification can be currently held or will be required within one year of hire.)
- Three years of purchasing experience is preferred.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures; the ability to prepare specifications and develop contracts; knowledge of a wide variety of commodities and their sources of supply; and the ability to coordinate, organize, and provide professional guidance to staff.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with District officials, other employees, vendors, and the general public.
- Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
- Qualifications & Job Description Effective: August 1, 2025
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of Purchasing Certification*, such as NIGP-CPPB or NIGP-CPP, and experience in purchasing. (*Note: Purchasing Certification can be currently held or will be required within one year of hire.)
- Three years of purchasing experience is preferred.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures; the ability to prepare specifications and develop contracts; knowledge of a wide variety of commodities and their sources of supply; and the ability to coordinate, organize, and provide professional guidance to staff.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with District officials, other employees, vendors, and the general public.
- Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
Commensurate with experience; minimum salary $55,000.00
SUMMARY
Plans and organizes the functions, programs, and activities of the District’s purchasing division. Follows professional standards in public purchasing. Coordinates all materials management functions of the district including purchasing commodities, supplies, services, and equipment.
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