Lead Buyer (Job Posting #35) **The Eligibility List for This Recruitment Will Be Valid for Six Months. Future Vacancies May Be Filled from This Recruitment**

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned Administrator or Supervisor, perform a variety of complex technical duties involving the purchase of services, supplies, and equipment for the organization; obtain quotes, prepare bids, and approve purchase orders; order and approve the purchase of items in accordance with District policies and procedures; process and monitor vendor contracts, conduct related training to schools and service areas; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required.

Requirements

/ Qualifications IMPORTANT NOTE

• THE RIALTO USD EDJOIN APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FULLY COMPLETED.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience purchasing goods, supplies, and equipment. At least two of those years as a buyer in a public or governmental agency. Recent job-related experience within the last ten years is required. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Verification of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation, desired, but not required. AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION PACKET WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A COMPLETE APPLICATION FILE CONSISTS OF:
• A completed EDJOIN online application Answers to Supplemental Questions (QUALIFICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE-LEAD BUYER is required and can be found on the right hand side of this job posting under "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB") Letter(s) of Recommendation (TWO (2) LETTERS are REQUIRED. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last year (ONE YEAR). NO ELECTRONIC/TYPED SIGNATURES will be accepted) Resume (A Current Resume) Comments and Other Information Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered. All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Qualified applicants will be notified for testing and interviews via the e-mail address provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for testing dates and status of their application. The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. Test date and location to be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. A valid picture identification card, issued by a government agency, is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding the status of the process. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation. Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to the application. Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400. Note: Applicants who have previously passed the written examination for this position, and do not wish to retest, MUST submit a copy of their passing score e-mail notification by electronically attaching it to their application. You will not be required to retake the written exam; however, you will have the option to retake the written test again and attempt a higher score. If you choose to retest and your new score is lower, the previous higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the certification list. If the written examination has been revised and/or modified, you will be required to re-test. LEAD BUYER
• WRITTEN EXAM REVISION DATE: 04/2026