Purchasing Manager

Rowland Unified School District•Los Angeles, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rowland Unified School District is seeking an outstanding individual to assume the responsibilities of Purchasing Manager. This is a one-position management-level exempt classification assigned, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. An eligibility list is being established to fill the current vacancy. Applicants will be sent notifications via email only. Applications for this position will be accepted online only until Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the operations of the Purchasing Department, including oversight of warehouse, mail, and reprographic services for the District; implements District-wide purchasing activities, contract administration, bid processes, purchase requisitions, vendor relations, and related procurement functions; ensures purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws, Education Code provisions, Public Contract Code requirements, District policies, and established procedures; coordinates the development of public works contracts; implements and maintains systems and procedures for the effective operation of assigned functions; provides technical and operational support to school sites, departments, and District administration regarding purchasing needs, specifications, procurement procedures, and related support services.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible purchasing or procurement experience, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity in a public agency setting.
Experience with formal and informal bidding processes, vendor relations, and public-sector procurement is highly desirable.
A valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record is required and must be maintained during employment.
The use of a private automobile will be required.
Must provide a copy of official college transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper or the highest completed degree (Associate's Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree) at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

An additional two years of public agency experience, in addition to the required experience indicated below, may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the operations of the Purchasing Department, including oversight of warehouse, mail, and reprographic services for the District.
Implements District-wide purchasing activities, contract administration, bid processes, purchase requisitions, vendor relations, and related procurement functions.
Ensures purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws, Education Code provisions, Public Contract Code requirements, District policies, and established procedures.
Coordinates the development of public works contracts.
Implements and maintains systems and procedures for the effective operation of assigned functions.
Provides technical and operational support to school sites, departments, and District administration regarding purchasing needs, specifications, procurement procedures, and related support services.
Focuses on operational execution, staff supervision, and program-level contract management within established policy.
Exercises independent judgment on complex procurement matters.
Directly supervises the supervisor and their staff.
Manages the full procurement cycle from requisition approval to contract execution and performance monitoring.
Responsible for outcomes, compliance reporting, and vendor relationship management.