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Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · 11 hours ago

Director, Procurement Services

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$113K/yr - $113K/yr

3+ years exp

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a Director of Procurement Services to oversee the purchasing operations for the district. The role involves directing the purchasing staff, maintaining vendor files, and ensuring compliance with policies while supporting the educational goals of the district.

EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

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

Qualification

Bachelor’s degreePublic purchasing experienceManagerial experienceComputerized purchasing techniquesPublic relations skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university required

Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills required

Preferred

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

Knowledgeable and literate in computerized purchasing techniques