Job Description
Job Description
Hours per Day: 8 hours
Months of Employment: 12
Position Type: Continuing
Level of Benefits: Full benefits
Pay Range: $33.29 - $43.97 (Salary range includes the 10.77 percent local supplement and is based on state service)
Minimum Degree Level: Bachelor's in financial management, accounting, or business administration; or equivalent experience and/or degree. At least five years' experience as a buyer/contracting officer in a public or private organization
involving construction, services, and materials purchasing. Experience in North Carolina local government and/or school system environment. Preferred Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO), CPPO/CPPB or CPM or Obtain certification within 3 years.
Additional Position Comments: The Purchasing Officer/Risk Control Manager is responsible for overseeing district-wide procurement operations, risk management activities, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local purchasing regulations. This position manages the preparation and processing of purchase orders, supports formal and informal bid and construction procurement processes, and ensures all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with established policies and legal requirements. The role also administers the district's insurance programs, coordinates the disposition of surplus property in collaboration with appropriate departments, and maintains accurate records related to purchasing, contracts, insurance, and asset management. In addition, the Purchasing Officer/Risk Control Manager identifies and mitigates operational and financial risks, ensures compliance with procurement standards, and provides guidance to district staff to support efficient, transparent, and cost-effective use of public resources.
Job Description: Purchasing Officer/Risk Control Manager
Welcome to ATX Learning
Set deep in the majestic Appalachian Mountains and surrounding beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, Buncombe County Schools is a place of natural beauty and educational excellence. We pride ourselves in supporting our new and veteran teachers. This is why nearly 22,000 students in 45 schools and almost 3,500 staff say "YES" to BCS.
Hours per Day: 8 hours
Months of Employment: 12
Position Type: Continuing
Level of Benefits: Full benefits
Pay Range: $33.29 - $43.97 (Salary range includes the 10.77 percent local supplement and is based on state service)
Minimum Degree Level: Bachelor's in financial management, accounting, or business administration; or equivalent experience and/or degree. At least five years' experience as a buyer/contracting officer in a public or private organization
involving construction, services, and materials purchasing. Experience in North Carolina local government and/or school system environment. Preferred Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO), CPPO/CPPB or CPM or Obtain certification within 3 years.
Additional Position Comments: The Purchasing Officer/Risk Control Manager is responsible for overseeing district-wide procurement operations, risk management activities, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local purchasing regulations. This position manages the preparation and processing of purchase orders, supports formal and informal bid and construction procurement processes, and ensures all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with established policies and legal requirements. The role also administers the district's insurance programs, coordinates the disposition of surplus property in collaboration with appropriate departments, and maintains accurate records related to purchasing, contracts, insurance, and asset management. In addition, the Purchasing Officer/Risk Control Manager identifies and mitigates operational and financial risks, ensures compliance with procurement standards, and provides guidance to district staff to support efficient, transparent, and cost-effective use of public resources.
Job Description: Purchasing Officer/Risk Control Manager
Welcome to ATX Learning
Set deep in the majestic Appalachian Mountains and surrounding beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, Buncombe County Schools is a place of natural beauty and educational excellence. We pride ourselves in supporting our new and veteran teachers. This is why nearly 22,000 students in 45 schools and almost 3,500 staff say "YES" to BCS.
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