Director, Procurement Services

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Houston, TX

About The Position

Direct the day-to-day activities of the professional purchasing staff in accordance with local, state and federal policies and mandates. Maintain and continue to develop specification files for products and services required by all district departments. Maintain and continue to develop an authorized vendor file and qualified bidders files including a performance evaluation system. Become and remain knowledgeable of the timely requirements for products and services for the district including their function and purpose; Interface with principals, administrators, budget managers and related staff as necessary and be expedient to provide purchasing department assistance and support to facilitate an efficient delivery of the products and services required to successfully achieve the educational goals of Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Supervise the purchasing activity and timelines to provide appropriate inventory stock levels in the Distribution Center. Provide in-service training programs and materials as appropriate to maintain a knowledgeable and informed professional and paraprofessional staff regarding purchasing policies and related district services. Evaluate and develop recommendations for all competitive bidding required for the contracting of products and services for the district and attend Board meetings as necessary. Develop and maintain a cost and value analysis program designed to provide for the timely replacement of capital equipment required for the administrative and instructional process of the district. Provide departmental staff activity reports, purchasing and cost analysis, data, bid activity reviews and other communications as may be required to keep the administration informed and knowledgeable regarding the purchasing function. Oversee the management of the district's fixed asset inventor process. Make capital budget recommendations. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Support Services. WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Occasional districtwide travel. DEADLINE TO APPLY : Until filled Applications will be reviewed Not all applicants will be interviewed Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication. BECOME AN ADMINISTRATOR WITH CFISD: http://www.cfisd.net/en/job-seekers/career-opportunities/become-administrator/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university required
Knowledgeable and literate in computerized purchasing techniques
Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in Texas public school purchasing or finance or five or more years in another public purchasing environment preferred
Three or more years of managerial/supervisory level experience in an educational or business environment preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day activities of the professional purchasing staff in accordance with local, state and federal policies and mandates.
Maintain and continue to develop specification files for products and services required by all district departments.
Maintain and continue to develop an authorized vendor file and qualified bidders files including a performance evaluation system.
Become and remain knowledgeable of the timely requirements for products and services for the district including their function and purpose
Interface with principals, administrators, budget managers and related staff as necessary and be expedient to provide purchasing department assistance and support to facilitate an efficient delivery of the products and services required to successfully achieve the educational goals of Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.
Supervise the purchasing activity and timelines to provide appropriate inventory stock levels in the Distribution Center.
Provide in-service training programs and materials as appropriate to maintain a knowledgeable and informed professional and paraprofessional staff regarding purchasing policies and related district services.
Evaluate and develop recommendations for all competitive bidding required for the contracting of products and services for the district and attend Board meetings as necessary.
Develop and maintain a cost and value analysis program designed to provide for the timely replacement of capital equipment required for the administrative and instructional process of the district.
Provide departmental staff activity reports, purchasing and cost analysis, data, bid activity reviews and other communications as may be required to keep the administration informed and knowledgeable regarding the purchasing function.
Oversee the management of the district's fixed asset inventor process.
Make capital budget recommendations.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Support Services.