Purchasing is part of the Business Services Division and the Purchasing Agent reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent (CBO). Offices are located in the Administration Building at 3350 Education Drive across from Cuesta Community College.
The Purchasing Agent assists both internal and external county staff by providing information and services in order to purchase equipment and supplies in a timely, cost-effective manner.

The Purchasing Agent serves as the coordinator of Just In Time (JIT); an on-line ordering system for standard school supplies through Office Depot as well as monitoring the Visa Cal-Card Program under the umbrella of the CA Dept. of General Services.
Purchasing staff works closely with Information Technology staff to apply for government funding and discounts for technology related services such as E-Rate and Cal-Net.

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