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Technology Acquisitions Officer
Plano, TX$23.91 - $23.91 / hourPosted 4 months ago
Technology/onsitemid
Job Description
Pay Grade: 790 ($23.91 per Hr Min)
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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Primary Purpose:
Responsible for purchasing technology related items for the district
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree or higher preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficiency with ERP/Procurement systems (Skyward Qmaltiv experience preferred")
- Proficiency with computer applications (Word, Excel) and databases
- Strong mathematical and accounting skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- High attention-to-detail and accuracy
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities efficiently and effectively
Experience:
- Minimum three years of experience working with accounting, purchasing, and business procedures preferably in a public education environment
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage the procurement process for all technology initiatives districtwide
- Oversee purchase order process from start to finish; maintain funds, request quotes, create requisitions, follow approvals, email POs to vendors and appropriate staff, verify receipt of product(s), receive and reconcile invoices, and maintain files
- Obtain quotes from approved vendors to ensure best pricing on non-bid items while adhering to district purchasing guidelines
- Process all technology related invoices for hardware, cabling, electrical, and device repairs and maintain billing accuracy on all open project purchase orders
- Assist district employees with pricing and technology purchases for their department or site. Confirm/request applicable account code and supervisor’s approval
- Work closely with deployment center on receiving and delivery status/issues and keep campus/department informed of deliveries and technology purchased for their site
- Maintain current General Ledger balances for all funded areas and provide supervisor with detailed balances monthly and maintain accounts in preparation for budget planning and at budget year-end close out
- Work closely with finance and purchasing teams to maintain account codes, approve budget amendments, and update purchasing procedures
- Provide support to customers, answer incoming calls regarding purchasing questions and route to appropriate personnel as needed
- Assist with maintaining technology catalog on current pricing and ordering information
- Follow the district’s retention schedule
- Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
- Perform other duties or functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor
Equipment Used:
- Uses computer, printer, copier, calculator, scanner and fax
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Mental Demands:
- Reading; ability to perform basic arithmetic; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to operate a computer; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
- Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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