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Secretary, Director Purchasing

Young World Physical Education, Mcallen, TX, United States


Secretary, Director Purchasing McAllen Independent School District Dept of Purchasing Services – McAllen, Texas

Job Description PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist in the general operations of the Purchasing Services office to ensure that normal daily support operations of the District are accurately and timely executed to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database software

Experience:

Two (2) years in a secretarial position in a public entity (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties / Essential Functions

Responsible for the payroll processing and time and attendance records for the department.

Performs budget entry, processes budget amendments, purchase orders and payment of invoices for the department.

Assists in the preparation of bids, quotes, proposals, folders, and newspaper advertisements.

Receives, reviews, and determines compliance with requirements of bids or proposals.

Schedules, receives, and reviews board agenda titles and items.

Reviews Purchase Order Requests as necessary.

Processes and logs all contractor criminal background checks related to Senate Bill 9.

Maintains up-to-date vendor relationships and customer service with vendors and end-users.

Responsible for adding new vendors to the online system and processing updates.

Assists in the preparation of the Administrative Procedures Manual for Business Services and Purchasing Services.

Maintain a schedule of appointments, bid openings, and conferences.

Maintain and establish files on contracts for the department.

Receives and processes Open Records requests.

Prepare correspondence and other written communications and route them properly.

Prepare the travel arrangements for Purchasing Staff.

Promptly respond to routine inquiries and requests from Administration, Campuses, and vendors.

Exercise good telephone etiquette, take reliable messages, and route calls to appropriate staff.

Gather and research for information and ensure confidentiality when required.

Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Equipment Used Computer, printer, adding machine, calculator, multiline phone system, copier, fax machine.

Working Conditions Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Moderate lifting under 50 pounds; sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity.

Position Type Full‑Time

Salary $19.00 per hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

Laura Williams, Director of Purchasing

Dept. of Purchasing Services

Phone: (956) 657-4480

Email: Laura.Williams@mcallenisd.net

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