Coordinator, Procurement - Purchasing

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 131,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools seeks a Coordinator, Procurement to lead the district's procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions, ensuring prudent use of public resources and compliance with procurement laws. You will shape strategies, oversee solicitations and contracts, and collaborate with district leaders, vendors, and legal counsel.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and five years of public procurement experience, with certification preferred or the ability to obtain within two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement, contract development, and contract administration in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Procurement certification from the State of Oregon or a nationally recognized certification (CPPO/CPPB) preferred or the ability to obtain one within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the district's procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions to ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Develop procurement strategies, oversee competitive solicitation and contract administration, and establish purchasing policies and procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to promote operational excellence, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and equitable access to contracting opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Procurement certification (preferred)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Administrative- Non-Licensed
  

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PURPOSE

The Coordinator, Procurement provides strategic leadership for the district's procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions to ensure the responsible stewardship of public resources, compliance with applicable procurement laws, and efficient delivery of goods and services that support student success and district operations. The role accomplishes this by developing procurement strategies, overseeing competitive solicitation and contract administration processes, establishing purchasing policies and procedures, and leading continuous improvement efforts that promote operational excellence, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and equitable access to district contracting opportunities. The position collaborates closely with district leadership, schools, departments, legal counsel, vendors, and community partners to provide expert guidance on procurement matters, mitigate organizational risk, and strengthen procurement practices that support the district's mission, vision, and core values.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• In addition to the degree, five years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement, contract development, and contract administration in a complex, high-volume environment or other experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job responsibilities.
• Experience in a K–12 educational organization, governmental agency, or other public-sector environment preferred.
• Experience analyzing data, leading teams, or managing programs.
• Procurement certification from the State of Oregon (e.g., Oregon Procurement Intermediate or Advanced Certification), a nationally recognized public procurement certification (e.g., CPPO or CPPB), or the ability to obtain a relevant public procurement certification within two (2) years of hire preferred.

Type:Administrative Non-Licensed
FTE:1.0
Status: Permanent
Salary Range:$130,592 - $152,774
Application Procedure:Apply online
All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.
Salem-Keizer Public Schoolsdoes not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, marital status,age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.