Director of Purchasing

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and manage the purchasing activities of the district. Including but not limited to competitive bids, competitive sealed proposals, requests for proposals and purchasing negotiations. Ensure that purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders are in compliance with applicable state laws and regulations and with the district’s board policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• TASBO Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
• Ability to use personal computer and soware to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, word processing and powerpoint presentaons
• Ability to interpret contracts, policy, procedures and data
• Ability to successfully interact with vendors, district employees, parents, and district patrons
• Ability to supervise personnel
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualificaons as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Experience:

• Five years business and/or accounting experience
• With three years of school district experience preferred

SUPERVISES: Purchasing Specialist and District Procurement Coordinator