District Procurement Strategist & Contract Leader

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Oregon; 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. You will develop procurement strategies, oversee competitive solicitations, contract administration, and purchasing policies to ensure transparent, fiscally responsible processes that support student success.

In this role, you will collaborate with district leadership, schools, legal counsel, vendors, and community partners to mitigate risk and strengthen

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and public procurement experience.
• Experience with contract development and contract administration in a high-volume setting.
• Preferred public-sector experience in K-12 or governmental environments.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions.
• Develop procurement strategies and oversee competitive solicitation processes.
• Oversee contract administration, purchasing policies, and procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement to promote transparency, fiscal responsibility, and equity.
• Collaborate with district leadership, schools, legal counsel, vendors, and community partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Program management

Education

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 public procurement certification, or ability to obtain within two years

Job description

Salem-Keizer Public Schools seeks a Coordinator, Procurement to lead the district's procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions. You will develop procurement strategies, oversee competitive solicitations, contract administration, and purchasing policies to ensure transparent, fiscally responsible processes that support student success.

In this role, you will collaborate with district leadership, schools, legal counsel, vendors, and community partners to mitigate risk and strengthen