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Alameda County Office of Education
Purchasing Specialist
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A Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods or services on behalf of another party.
$55,853 / year median in California
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Purchasing Specialist at Alameda County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/11/2026 Contact Sherry Causey 510-670-7726 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $5,767.12 - $7,008.34 Monthly Add'l Salary Info (5 Steps/Range 16, CSEA) Length of Work Year 261 Employment Type Full Time FTE 1.0 Immediate Supervisor Charity Hastings, Director of Procurement & Support Services Recruiter Sherry Causey About the Employer The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County's most marginalized youth. Job Summary Job Summary The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting the County Office of Education's Procurement functions, including providing clerical support in the procurement of goods and services for ACOE within the Procurement and Support Services Department in the Business Services Division. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION
The job of Purchasing Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE; researches and evaluates products and prices. This job reports to Assigned Administrator.LOCATION
313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544TYPICAL DUTIES:
Edits, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies and procedures, regulations and requirements prior to printing of purchase orders; processes purchase orders. Oversees the work of staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders, during requisition and ordering process. Researches and evaluates products and makes recommendations for purchase. Researches vendors and makes recommendations regarding new and existing vendors; may change vendors on orders due to pricing, availability, or other circumstances. Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms and conditions, and delivery options. Prepares, secures, and evaluates quotes on goods and services; tabulates and analyzes data; recommends awards. Provides technical support to employees related to various products received.SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Two (2) years related purchasing experience.Education:
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)Equivalency:
Equivalent combination of education and experience.APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday, September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted.THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED
Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS
A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Letter of Introduction Resume Requirements / QualificationsTHE POSITION
The job of Purchasing Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support in the purchasing of goods and services for ACOE; researches and evaluates products and prices. This job reports to Assigned Administrator.LOCATION
313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544TYPICAL DUTIES:
Edits, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for compliance with GAAP procedures, governmental and local policies and procedures, regulations and requirements prior to printing of purchase orders; processes purchase orders. Oversees the work of staff related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders, during requisition and ordering process. Researches and evaluates products and makes recommendations for purchase. Researches vendors and makes recommendations regarding new and existing vendors; may change vendors on orders due to pricing, availability, or other circumstances. Contacts vendors regarding purchase orders, terms and conditions, and delivery options. Prepares, secures, and evaluates quotes on goods and services; tabulates and analyzes data; recommends awards. Provides technical support to employees related to various products received.SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Two (2) years related purchasing experience.Education:
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)Equivalency:
Equivalent combination of education and experience.APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday, September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted.THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED
Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS
A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other InformationTHE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS
1. Application Review…………………………………………………………………………..…………..........PASS/FAIL 2.
Supplemental Questionnaire……………………………….……………………………..………..…PASS/FAIL
(TBD) 3. Written Examination- …………………………………………………………..………….......Weighted 50% (9/4/2026) 4. Technical Oral Interview
- ………………….…..................................................................Weighted 50%(9/15/2026) 5. Final Interview
- ………………….…........................................................................................................(9/18/2026)
- This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS
1. Application Review…………………………………………………………………………..…………..........PASS/FAIL 2.
Supplemental Questionnaire……………………………….……………………………..………..…PASS/FAIL
(TBD) 3. Written Examination- …………………………………………………………..………….......Weighted 50% (9/4/2026) 4. Technical Oral Interview
- ………………….…..................................................................Weighted 50%(9/15/2026) 5. Final Interview
- ………………….…........................................................................................................(9/18/2026)
- This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.