Director of Procurement

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Director of Procurement to oversee and coordinate district purchasing functions under the supervision of the Business Manager. The director will serve as the primary contact for all procurement-related questions and will plan and purchase to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy of the procurement process.

The role requires developing a centralized procurement program, establishing guidelines for purchase orders, setting purchasing policies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Finance, Accounting, Business, etc.)
• Three (3) years' experience in accounting, finance, purchasing, or related business function.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for management, communication, and research; Strong Excel skills.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate district purchasing functions under the Business Manager.
• Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions.
• Plan and purchase to ensure consistency, cost effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy of the procurement process.
• Develop a centralized procurement program and establish guidelines for approving purchase orders and purchasing policies.
• Manage inventory and oversee sources for purchasing supplies.

Skills

Excel skills

Technology proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/Business)

Tools

Excel

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum level of educational achievement, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Finance, Accounting, Business, etc.)
• Three (3) years' experience in accounting, finance, purchasing, or related business function. School district experience a plus.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research. Strong Excel skills a requirement.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to diplomatically interface with students, parents, visitors, and staff.
• Proficient organizational skills, punctual, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Uses good judgment; able to react to immediate changes in work priorities; self-directed, and able to take initiative where appropriate.
• Ability to maintain stability of attitude and perform competently under pressure.
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution and customer service skills for interaction with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ability to be relied upon to complete responsibilities effectively and to work well within a team environment.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Summary

Under the general direction of the Business Manager, the Director of Procurement will oversee and coordinate district purchasing functions. The director will serve as the primary point of contact for all procurement-related questions, regardless of the source of funds. Responsible for planning and purchasing to ensure the consistency, cost effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy of the procurement process. The director will develop a centralized procurement program that will add value and efficiency to ASD, including but not limited to establishing guidelines for approving purchase orders, setting purchasing policies, managing inventory and overseeing sources for purchasing supplies.