Cooperative Purchasing Specialist

Company: Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Type: Administration/ Purchasing Agent Date Posted: 3/6/2026 Location: ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing Date Available: 04/01/2026 Closing Date: 05/01/2026 ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing - New Jersey's largest cooperative pricing program serving schools and municipalities throughout New Jersey ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing 1660 Stelton Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 POSITION: Purchasing Specialist - Cooperative Pricing Program Twelve (12) Month Position START DATE: April 1, 2026 - Pending Criminal History Clearance SCOPE: To be effective in writing bid specifications. MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's degree in accounting/business or related area- preferred 2. Minimum four (4) years related experience - preferred 3. Certification as an RPPS (Registered Public Purchasing Specialist), RPPO (Registered Public Purchasing Official), or QPA (Qualified Purchasing Agent) 4. Experience in writing bid specifications. 5. Knowledge of Local Public Contract Law and Title 18A Education Law. 5. Other qualifications as the Board deems appropriate REPORTS TO: Business Administrator/Board Secretary RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Effectively writes bid specifications related to the position. 2. Assist in reviewing and coordinating a variety of projects as assigned. 3. Research potential bids. 4. Conduct bid research meetings with vendors. 5. Evaluate bid responses. 6. Prepare recommendations bases on bid responses. 7. Offer technical assistance to cooperative members. Other duties as directed by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. EVALUATION: Performance of this job to be evaluated by the Business Administrator. BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included. MINIIMUM SALARY: $60,000 www.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link. ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer

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