Montgomery County Public School
Purchasing Specialist - Finance Department - Central Office
Montgomery County Public School, Christiansburg, Virginia, us, 24068
Purchasing Specialist
12 month position
Start date: mid-Novemberber, 2025
Central Office - Finance Department
SY 2025-2026
Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia is accepting applications for a purchasing specialist position for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will begin work in mid-December, 2025.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Purchasing Specialist assists the Supervisor of Purchasing in maintaining the vendor database, processing purchase orders, providing coverage in the warehouse when needed, and compiling reports such as reconciliation of credit card accounts. This position works closely with administrators and other school staff to train bookkeepers and assist on their budgets and purchase related issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of commonly used office software including Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and database experience Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and work-flow technologies Ability to demonstrate an unquestionable degree of confidentiality Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions and work calmly under pressure Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities Ability to maintain administrative and fiscal records; prepare reports and answer questions from such records PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience in administrative office skills Experience in a public school system Experience in integrated software systems such as MUNIS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains the vendor database for both MUNIS and for the School Funds Online financial system Reviews, corrects, and processes all purchase orders in MUNIS Processes monthly purchase order reports for each school and adjusts purchase orders based on the school response Reconciles district credit card monthly invoices Assists bookkeepers in each school on budget and purchasing related questions Trains all new bookkeepers on MUNIS Orders office supplies or other items needed by Purchasing office
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
SALARY:
$35,290.68 - $65,604.68 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date
BENEFITS:
Anthem Medical Plans -
Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan -
Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE
Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP
-
FREE
Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits -
MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank
- Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.
https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/
CLOSING DATE : Open until filled
EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
12 month position
Start date: mid-Novemberber, 2025
Central Office - Finance Department
SY 2025-2026
Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia is accepting applications for a purchasing specialist position for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will begin work in mid-December, 2025.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Purchasing Specialist assists the Supervisor of Purchasing in maintaining the vendor database, processing purchase orders, providing coverage in the warehouse when needed, and compiling reports such as reconciliation of credit card accounts. This position works closely with administrators and other school staff to train bookkeepers and assist on their budgets and purchase related issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of commonly used office software including Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and database experience Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and work-flow technologies Ability to demonstrate an unquestionable degree of confidentiality Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions and work calmly under pressure Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities Ability to maintain administrative and fiscal records; prepare reports and answer questions from such records PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience in administrative office skills Experience in a public school system Experience in integrated software systems such as MUNIS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains the vendor database for both MUNIS and for the School Funds Online financial system Reviews, corrects, and processes all purchase orders in MUNIS Processes monthly purchase order reports for each school and adjusts purchase orders based on the school response Reconciles district credit card monthly invoices Assists bookkeepers in each school on budget and purchasing related questions Trains all new bookkeepers on MUNIS Orders office supplies or other items needed by Purchasing office
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
SALARY:
$35,290.68 - $65,604.68 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date
BENEFITS:
Anthem Medical Plans -
Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan -
Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE
Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP
-
FREE
Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits -
MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank
- Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.
https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/
CLOSING DATE : Open until filled
EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100