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 sites and offices 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

Cynthia Rocha		Mary Ellen Nobuhara
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

Diana Kean, Senior Buyer	Mary Ellen Nobuhara, Buyer	Cynthia Rocha, Buyer	Tammy Terashi, Purchasing Technician	Renee Des Voigne, Purchasing Technician	Daniel Chan, Reprographics Technician
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