Job Title:	  Senior Buyer/ Risk Management-Insurance Analyst 														Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:  	Executive Director of Procurement/Contracts																																																								Pay Grade: AP62/240 days 

Dept.:	  Finance						                                                                                Date Revised:  June 2020

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the procurement of supplies, equipment, and insurance for the district. Follow established purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders. Assist in the coordination of the distribution of supplies and equipment district wide. Assist with the management of the liability insurance programs of the district.  Help with conducting risk assessments for the district.  Assist in the implementation of processes and procedures from risk assessment evaluations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or four years of experience in school district-public purchasing, accounting, insurance industry.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of procedures for purchasing supplies, services and equipment Knowledge of auditing and accounting principals
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
Ability to analyze and organize a complex filing system of bid-related documentation Proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and word documents (Microsoft Office)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Worked in a school environment or public purchasing environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Purchasing
1.	Initiate contact with vendors to check on supply and equipment availability, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts.
2.	Obtain and study comparative prices and quotations.
3.	Purchase supplies and equipment for the district by competitive bidding, informal quotations, and negotiations following established district criteria and state purchasing rules.
4.	Prepare bidding documents, including notice and instruction to bidders, specifications, and form of proposal.
5.	Work cooperatively with district personnel to determine appropriate specifications, sources, availability, pricing, shipping, and receiving.

Insurance
6.	Achieve best value in the procurement of the risk management and insurance products and services.
7.	Ensure that the district has adequate external insurance protection for its needs, identifying new areas of risk as they arise.
8.	Work cooperatively with district personnel regarding LISD liability insurance subject matters.
Clerical
9.	Direct the preparation and maintenance of vendor and bidder lists.
10.	Detect and resolve problems with incorrect orders and shipments.
11.	Prepare correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations using personal computer.
12.	Maintain physical and computerized files for the department.
13.	Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
1.	Work with purchasing clerical staff.
2.	Work with district staff on all purchases.
3.	Work with district staff on insurance needs
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, fax, copier, and calculator

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer

Physical Demands:

	Not Required	Occasional	Frequent	Constant	
Bending			X		
Pushing			X		
Hearing				X	
Reaching				X	
Climbing		X			
Seeing				X	
Speaking				X	
Standing				X	
Lifting			X		
Walking				X	

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: ___________________________        	Date:____________________________ 	

Reviewed by:_____________________________		     Date: 	____________________________