SENIOR PURCHASING AGENT

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

4d•$70,195 - $84,233•Onsite

About The Position

Acquires goods and services for various assigned groups and interprets District purchasing policies for staff and vendors. Develops good working relationships with vendors, District staff, outside agencies, and various community groups and individuals. Cultivates and promotes good community relations among community and school clientele. Monitors District purchasing policies and department procedures to ensure receipt of maximum benefit from expenditures for supplies, equipment, and services.

Requirements

Bachelor's or relevant work experience
Five (5) years of experience in purchasing, including bid solicitation, technical specification writing and contract negotiation
One (1+) plus years of experience working with vendors, administrators, and school staff
One (1+) plus years of experience using relevant software and purchasing tools; working with commodities, budgets, and account codes; and implementing organizational purchasing and p-card policies and procedures
If using a personal vehicle to conduct business duties, must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability
Working knowledge of commercial math as well as computer and internet technology, including Enterprise Resource Planning software, Google Apps, and Microsoft Word and Excel
Effective time management and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence, convince, and persuade others
Ability to lead others, delegate work efficiently, and mentor less skilled staff
Effectively handles multiple demands to meet strict deadlines
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
Works effectively with staff at all levels in all departments
Ability to communicate and interact with discourteous people on occasion
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree - Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains effective vendor relationships between District personnel and suppliers to enhance current and future acquisitions
Researches and develops new sources of supplies and services based on District criteria of price, quality, quantity, and availability; researches and analyzes new products, market conditions, and trends that may affect pricing and availability of products and services
Organizes, attends, and may conduct tests and demonstrations of items to be purchased to determine quality; confers with suppliers and District officials regarding complaints about the quality of materials or equipment received; and collaborates with vendors and client groups in problem resolution
Receives, compiles, and awards bids/contracts, including complex acquisition and facilitation of evaluation committees as necessary; provides assistance in scope and technical specification writing
Prepares annual bids for continuing-price contracts with other offices and/or joint contracts
Publishes product testing results, bid prices, specifications, and delivery considerations to District staff
Participates in the training, delegating of work, and supervision of less-experienced purchasing agents
Handles or is privy to matters related to purchasing that are confidential in nature and used in negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, private relationships, contracts, internal lawsuits/litigations, and internal audit requests