Welcome to Purchasing & Communication Services
Under the Administrative Services Division, the Purchasing & Communication Services Department strives to provide our administration and schools with the highest level of customer service. The department serves in the best interest of the District, ensuring that all transactions are conducted in an ethical manner that builds public confidence and preserves the integrity of an open and fair procurement process for all our suppliers and contractors.
The Purchasing & Communication Services Department is responsible for purchasing all supplies, equipment, and materials as well as contractual agreements to support all District locations in obtaining the best quality and value for products and services. The ultimate goal of the department is to support our schools so that all students achieve and receive the highest quality education.
Department Contacts
- Richard Vazquez, Director - 310-972-6211
- Email: vazquez.richard@tusd.org
- Diana Kean, Senior Buyer - 310-972-6215
- Email: kean.diana@tusd.org
- Mary Ellen Nobuhara, Buyer - 310-972-6217
- Email: nobuhara.maryellen@tusd.org
- Cynthia Rocha, Buyer - 310-972-6218
- Email: rocha.cynthia@tusd.org
- Tammy Terashi, Purchasing Technician - 310-972-6214
- Email: terashi.tammy@tusd.org
- Renee Des Voigne, Purchasing Technician - 310-972-6216
- Email: desvoigne.renee@tusd.org
Assigned Buyer By Region
Cynthia Rocha |
Mary Ellen Nobuhara |
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South High School |
West High School |
North High School |
Torrance High School |
Calle Mayor Middle School |
Jefferson Middle School |
Casimir Middle School |
Hull Middle School |
Richardson Middle School |
Lynn Middle School |
Magruder Middle School |
Madrona Middle School |
Arnold Elementary |
Anza Elementary |
Arlington Elementary |
Adams Elementary |
Seaside Elementary |
Victor Elementary |
Lincoln Elementary |
Torrance Elementary |
Riviera Elementary |
Towers Elementary |
Carr Elementary |
Wood Elementary |
Walteria Elementary |
Tykes Program |
Edison Elementary |
Fern Elementary |
Launch Preschool |
Hamiliton Adult Center |
Yukon Elementary |
Hickory Elementary |
Levy Adult Center | Griffith Adult/Drevno Day School | Shery High School |
Additional Services
Diana Kean, Senior Buyer |
Mary Ellen Nobuhara, Buyer |
Cynthia Rocha, Buyer | Tammy Terashi, Purchasing Technician | Renee Des Voigne, Purchasing Technician | Daniel Chan, Reprographics Technician |
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Construction and Bids | Warehouse Stock | Special Ed./Triangle | Outsourced Printing Assistance | Travel & Conferences | In-House Printing Services |
Capital Improvement Projects | Technology: Chrome Books, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Televisions | Curriculum/Special Projects/Language Assess./Dual Language/Guided Reading | Blanket PO Assistance | Blanket PO Assistance | |
Buyer for: Admin. Services, Accounting, Ed. Services, FWEC, IT, M&O, Personnel Com., Trasnportation |
Independent Contractor Assistance | Invoices | In-house Printing Design & Services | ||
Increases to Blanket POs | Outsourced Printing Assistance | ||||
Vendor Management Assistance |
Vendor Management Assistance
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