Director of Purchasing (25-26 SY) - Business Office

Irving ISD • Irving, TX

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About The Position

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Director of Purchasing WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer, PAY GRADE: 0 6 (230 Days) DEPARTMENT: Business Office DATE REVISED: 12/2025 PRIMARY PURPOSE: Manage the purchasing functions of the District for the timely acquisition of quality products in compliance with competitive bid laws and Board Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution acceptable to the district
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to school purchasing
• Five (5) years of Texas Public Entity purchasing or business management experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct procurement for the district, establishing forms and procedures for meeting needs of the District in a timely manner and with quality products.
• Provide training, guidance and consultation to principals, secretaries, teachers, and other district personnel and with current and prospective vendors and purchasing personnel outside the district.
• Maintain an updated knowledge of board policy and legal requirements for competitive bidding as they relate to the purchase of goods and services.
• Research, recommend and draft changes to department applicable board policy for consideration for adoption.
• Maintain an approved vendor list for staff for district procurement.
• Supervise competitive procurement processes in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and board policy.
• Contract review and negotiation and make recommendations for approval to Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees