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15002 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-449-2070
fax 602-449-2081
Purchasing Department Objectives and Mission
 

The Purchasing Department of the Paradise Valley School District is the central purchasing agency for the District. The purchasing responsibility goes beyond the single act of making a purchase. It involves planning and scheduling, policy decision, research and selection, in the area of materials and sources of supply. It also involves follow-up to ensure proper delivery and inspection as to quantity and quality before acceptance. The fundamental objectives of our purchasing program may be summarized as follows:

  • Program Support Maintain the educational program at the highest level possible by providing the maximum expenditure value for a fixed budget appropriation

  • Timing — Maintain continuity of supply in support of the educational program

  • CostProcure material at the lowest cost consistent with quality and service required

  • Quality — Maintain standards of quality in materials, based upon suitability before use

  • Usefulness Avoidance of duplication, waste, and obsolescence

Purchasing Department Mission

The Purchasing Department of the Paradise Valley Unified School District is the central purchasing unit for the seventh largest school district in the state of Arizona.

The Purchasing Department's mission is to support the goals and objectives of the District by delivering consistent and professional procurement support to all employees.

The Purchasing Department will act as honest brokers between the external marketplace and internal users to arrive at best value procurement decisions while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

The Purchasing Department will honor and comply with all laws, rules, and policies governing the purchasing function.

The Purchasing Department will strive to develop quality-based partnerships with highly performing suppliers to ensure the most appropriate equipment, materials and supplies are being purchased — through valid, compliant, and competitive contracts.

All members of the Purchasing Department will work as a team in delivering the highest possible customer service.

Contact:

Ken Carter

Ken Carter
Director of Purchasing
602-449-2070
kecarter@pvschools.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

District Administrator:

Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott
Assistant Superintendent Business Services

 

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