Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Fremont Unified School District is now hiring Director, Purchasing. To apply, copy and past the link in your browser : https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1912447
Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. The Director, Purchasing reports to the Associate Superintendent or designee to manage the central purchasing function of the District, including contract preparation, review and administration; to develop and implement District-wide purchasing policies and procedures; to oversee the operation of the District warehouse, mail service, duplicating services, courier and the personal property control system; and to perform other job-related duties as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the purchasing field. A valid certificate as Certified Purchasing Manager issued by the National Association of Purchasing Managers or the California Association of Public Purchasing Officers will be accepted for up to two years of experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $141,752.76 - $171,648.13 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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