PURCHASING MANAGER

About the role

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.

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.
• Captures 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.

Distinction Characteristics

• The Purchasing Manager focuses on operational execution, staff supervision, and program-level contract management within established policy.
• The Purchasing Manager is distinguished from the Purchasing Supervisor in that the Manager exercises independent judgment on complex procurement matters, directly supervises the supervisor and their staff, and manages the full procurement cycle from requisition approval to contract execution and performance monitoring.

Employment Requirements

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field. 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.

Experience: 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.