Director of Purchasing

Comal ISD•New Braunfels, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and manage the purchasing and procurement activities of the district. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing school district purchases of goods and services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting
3 years professional-level purchasing agent experience in public sector
2 years of experience minimum in K-12 public education
Knowledge of competitive bidding statutes and purchasing procedures
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles
Proficiency skills in keyboarding and file maintenance
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Ability to supervise personnel
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Skyward software experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee purchase of materials and equipment for the district by competitive bids, competitive sealed proposals, requests for proposals, government catalog contract purchases, informal quotations, and negotiations following established district criteria and in compliance with state and federal procurement laws.
Oversee preparation of all bidding documents, including notice and instructions to bidders, specifications, and forms of proposals.
Evaluate formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts to the Executive Director of Finance & Chief Financial Officer for school board approval.
Obtain and evaluate comparative prices and quotations.
Make purchasing decisions based on information obtained.
Develop and maintain vendor and bidder lists and approve additions.
Approve purchase orders and monitor all purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy of information, calculations, and budget coding.
Administer contracts and handle adjustments with suppliers, including replacement of material not conforming to specifications, cancellation of orders, and receipt of proper credit.
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise purchasing and warehouse staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Work cooperatively with district personnel to determine specific requirements and assist in locating necessary goods and services.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable accounting records.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the employment of purchasing staff.