NBGN0327403-0000
2025-01-27T00:00:00
2025-01-15T00:00:00
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District has a vacancy for a Purchasing Agent for the District.This position is non-represented; Confidential Managerial**Purchasing Agent position is Provisional and Contingent upon the results of the Civil Service Exam when issued.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Is responsible for purchasing all supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the school district, maintains and updates fixed asset records, and oversees the disposition of district assets. Supervises personnel as assigned; other duties as assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Extensive knowledge of supply markets, business methods, and purchasing practices in general; knowledge of the special nature of procuring supplies, materials, equipment and services to meet educational needs, familiarity with current studies and literature in the field of educational, industrial, and governmental purchasing; knowledge of modern principles and practices of purchasing, knowledge of the principals and the practices involved in the maintenance of financial accounts and records; excellent knowledge of current practices in preparation of purchase specifications; strong personal integrity; sound professional judgment, initiative and resourcefulness; ability to get along well with and to supervise others; skill in articulating and communicating the district's purchasing policies; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either A.Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration or related field and three years of experience in purchasing a variety of commodities which shall have included the preparation of specifications, RFP and bid process facilitation and applicable state and local procurement laws in a supervisory capacity, Or; B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in accounting, business or public administration or related field and five years of experience in purchasing a variety of commodities which shall have included the preparation of specifications, RFP and bid process facilitation and applicable state and local procurement laws, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, Or; C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven years of experience in purchasing a variety of commodities which shall have included the preparation of specifications, RFP and bid process facilitation and applicable state and local procurement laws, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. NOTE: Incidental purchasing in connection with the management or running of a business or as a partial function will not be considered acceptable experience.A complete job description is on the District’s website www.newburghschools.org under the ‘DISTRICT’ tab/Employment with the District. Our district serves a very large population of diverse students. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.Please visit our website at www.newburghschools.org to check out our Strategic Plan 2026-Vision, Mission & Core Values. Thank you for your interest in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District.Overview The Newburgh Enlarged City School district is located at "The Crossroads of the Northeast," an area on the west bank of the Hudson River 60 miles north of New York City and 80 miles south of Albany. Our district central office and the Board of Education are located at 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550. The school district serves students from four neighboring municipalities: the City of Newburgh, the Town of Newburgh, New Windsor, and a small portion of Cornwall. Six elementary schools (including a Pre-K center in one building), one K-8 school, one middle school, and the high school are in the City of Newburgh. The remaining schools are spread throughout the other municipalities. Schools The district currently consists of seven K-5 elementary schools, two K-8 schools, two middle schools (grades 6-8), and one high school (grades 9-12 over 3 campuses)NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONThe Newburgh Enlarged City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. If one has questions or wants to make an inquiry regarding discrimination, including harassment, contact: Ms. Mary Ellen Leimer, 124 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550, telephone 845-563-3460, or email mleimer@necsd.net .
Business/Finance
Newburgh ECSD
Mid-Hudson Valley
Fixed