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Los Rios Community College District
$4,877.39 - $6,418.30 Monthly
medical insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, California, Sacramento
Mar 24, 2026
Position Summary Under minimal oversight, perform complex procurement/purchasing functions including evaluation and review of quotes and bids. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) postingclick here. Typical Duties Verify detail encumbrance output and distribute encumbered purchase orders to appropriate parties; review outstanding purchase order reports; run routine reports for analysis of aged purchase orders and determine necessary steps to complete the purchasing transaction; oversee the preparation of purchase orders, bids, quotations, and specifications; maintain vendors; input tax-reporting information and identify 1099 reportable vendors; send tax forms to new vendors; compute total cost of items purchased, and prepare and issues purchase orders to vendors; maintain list of bidders for routine commodities and services; complete invitation-to-bid forms and distribute; prepare bids and quotes from multiple vendors for comparison pricing and availability; analyze bids and make recommendations on awarding of contracts; verify bids with purchase orders; maintain specified District contract files; analyze and monitor maintenance agreements and contracts to ensure accurate equipment identification and invoicing terms; receive and process requisitions; close purchase orders as appropriate; obtain and evaluate quotations and award orders, and recommend awarding of orders; verify terminology and specifications of purchase requests; extend unit prices and follow-up on any discrepancies; assist customers in selecting merchandise; assist colleges and departments with merchandise returns; expedite and track shipments; provide assistance to college and District office staff regarding budget checking of transactions in the purchasing financial system; review budget information to ensure appropriate expenditures in accordance with California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting manual guidelines. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE:Three years of experience related to the duties of the position. EDUCATION:An associate's degree with a concentration in business administration or related field. NOTE: One additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for up to one year of the educational requirement. Promotional: Two years of experience as an Account Clerk III in Los Rios Community College District. (Promotional applies to regular, current Classified employees working with the Los Rios Community College District.) Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. ( Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement:One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.) Education must be from an accredited institution. Application Instructions Before You Apply: Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified. Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit the following Los Rios Community College District Application Letter of Interest Resume Additional Instructions: Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications. Applications stating see other documents e.g. "see resume" or "see transcripts" will be disqualified. Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.