MAHN0376955-0000
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2026-05-29T00:00:00
The Mahopac Central School District is seeking a Purchasing Agent (School) for the Falls School. Responsibilities Include: Determines needs for formal bidding, purchasing through state contracts, sources exempt from bidding law, and those items obtainable by direct purchase; Composes specifications based on requests for supplies, services and equipment, and consultation with users, to assure correct vendor delivery of bid and non-bid items; Directs the receiving, processing, routing, and filing of all approved requisitions and standardized bid lists; Establishes a calendar of purchasing activities to assure timely ordering and delivery of goods and services; Confers with the district clerk to place bid advertising in accordance with law to develop competition among vendors and secure lowest acceptable cost; Opens and analyzes bids to determine lowest bidder conformance to specifications and recommends bid awards to the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business; Directs the issuance of purchase orders to vendors; Interviews vendors to discuss product lines, quality levels and product availability; Assures conformance with specifications by establishment of inspection, receipting and reporting procedures for deliveries from vendors; Initiates, where appropriate, and participates in cooperative bidding/purchasing efforts; Keeps abreast of current price trends, market conditions, and new and improved items of supply and service; Cooperates with staff of the business office to maintain Fixed Assets Inventory as required by the Uniform System of Accounts; Performs a variety of related activities as required. Salary: per UPSEU-Administrative Bargaining Agreement Currently $58,829 - $65,185. Location: Falls School NOTE: This is a provisional appointment. Candidates must qualify through the Putnam County Personnel Department and/or pass the appropriate Civil Service examination and be one of the top three willing to accept the position. Consideration for transfer may be given to candidates holding the title in permanent status. You can view the Putnam County job description found here: https://www.putnamcountyny.gov/component/zoo/item/purchasing-agent-school?Itemid=495 Anyone interested in applying for the above-mentioned position should complete an application on OLAS and visit the Human Resources page of the Mahopac Central School District website Deadline for applications: May 29, 2026 The Mahopac School District is an equal opportunity employer
Clerical/Support Staff
Mahopac Public Schools
Lower Hudson Valley
Contract