Specialist, Purchasing

Camden, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Business Office/Specialist Purchasing

Date Posted:
1/8/2026

Location:
Camden NJ

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Specialist Purchasing

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendents approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Purchasing Specialist. In our District we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued challenged and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom are housed in safe clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic social and emotional support needed to succeed in school and beyond.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Specialist Purchasing (Specialist) provides purchasing support for the district and completes general departmental office duties. This Specialist will ensure all district purchasing is completed with timeliness accuracy quality and compliance. The Office of Finance will support the vision for Camden City School District by ensuring that the district orients financial decisions toward what is best for students and does so in a financially sustainable way. Reporting to the Senior Manager Procurement and working closely with a wide variety of departments and stakeholders the Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of the vision and strategy that will guide the districts financial approach.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (preferred but not required)
Minimum 2 years of procurement experience preferably in the public sector and/or in settings that serve low-income students and communities;
Intermediate understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite including fluency with Word and Excel used to analyze and evaluate data
Experience and Familiarity with online accounting and budget software systems such as Systems 3000.
Experience in procuring services and products using the formal competitive contracting process state contracts and pricing Cooperatives
Exceptional attention to detail organizational and follow up skills
A valid drivers license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
Criminal history background check physical and proof of eligibility to work in United States;

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Major responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

Collaborates with the purchasing team in handling the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department such as reviewing requests to ensure compliance and maintaining updated documents
Assist the district with the Procurement Manager through the competitive contracting process which includes meeting with departments creating timelines bid and request for proposal packets that will at times needs to meet tight deadlines and maintaining compliance with state and federal procurement laws; 18A and 2 CFR 300.200.
Maintain strong working relationships with staff vendors by providing strong customer service to all stakeholders
Assist with maintaining up to date purchasing Manual and procurement documents and help to communicate to the district updated enhancements to procurement processes.
Support the Procurement Manager in end of year processes like responding to audit requests and 1099 preparation
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor (Senior Procurement Manager) or Supervisors designee

CORE COMPETENCIES
An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Comfort and experience with entering data into online systems cleaning and improving the quality of existing data and manipulating large complex data sets into clear and easily understandable reports
Creative and outside-of-the-box thinking
Must be detail oriented with accurate data entry skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Flexible optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges; comfortable with change and ambiguity
Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions
Commitment to the success of all Camden students; specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
Strong problem-solving and project management skills - strong organizational skills attention to detail the ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal and the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) and basic Web browsers and searches
Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative

Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to:

Sit stand walk speak and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
Use hands and arms to reach handle and operate tools computers or controls.
Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
Use close color peripheral and depth vision and adjust focus as needed.

Environmental Demands:
The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
Work performed in heated air-conditioned ventilated facilities.
Moderate to high at times noise level especially during school hours assemblies or events.
Frequent interruptions from calls walk-ins and urgent requests.
Possible exposure to cleaning agents instructional materials and equipment-related chemicals.

CORE VALUES
We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the Districts core values:

Equity for All Students
We make decisions and implement policies that honor all students needs and empower our students and their families. We believe in equality of opportunity all students deserve a fair shot.

Respect and Humility
We serve our community by recognizing the strengths experiences and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.

Evidence-based
We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and
Communication & Collaboration
We communicate openly and work collaboratively recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.

Solutions-oriented
With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us we focus on persistence resourcefulness and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY

Assistant Business Administrator

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
Employment Period

Twelve-month non-tenureable position

Union Affiliation

Non-affiliated

BENEFITS
Full medical dental prescription and vision coverage including spouse child and family coverage

Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (PERS)
Optional pre-tax benefits available including flexible spending accounts for childcare healthcare and transportation

SALARY RANGE

Minimum Starting Salary: $56650.00
Maximum Starting Salary: $77250.00

HOW TO APPLY
Camden City School District is only accepting electronic applications. Please visit our District Website to submit your resume cover letter and references today. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

Position Type:Business Office/Specialist PurchasingDate Posted:1/8/2026Location:Camden NJ Closing Date: Until FilledSpecialist Purchasing (Pending availability of funds and Superintendents approval) The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Purchas...