Coordinator, Procurement - Purchasing

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

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Coordinator, Procurement to lead district procurement, contracting, and purchasing activities. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, competitive solicitations, contract development, and policy implementation to ensure fiscal responsibility and equitable access.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years public procurement experience, and relevant certifications; experience in K-12 or public-sector environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible public procurement, contract development, and contract administration experience.
• Experience in a K12 educational organization, governmental agency, or public-sector environment preferred.
• Procurement certification from Oregon or other recognized public procurement certification, or ability to obtain within two years of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions to ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Develop procurement strategies and oversee competitive solicitation and contract administration processes.
• Establish purchasing policies and procedures and lead continuous improvement to promote operational excellence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with district leadership, schools, departments, legal counsel, vendors, and community partners to guide procurement matters and mitigate risk.

Skills

Five years procurement experience

Data analysis

Team leadership / program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, accounting, or a related field

Procurement certification (OR CPPO/CPPB or equivalent)

Job description

Coordinator, Procurement

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 K12 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

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 Schools does 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.