District Procurement Strategy Lead

Applitrack; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 131,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Salem, Oregon seeks a Coordinator, Procurement to provide strategic leadership for procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions that support student success and district operations.

The role develops procurement strategies, oversees competitive solicitation, contract administration, and purchasing policies while ensuring compliance with procurement laws and promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, 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.
• Experience in a K-12 educational organization, governmental agency, or other public-sector environment preferred.
• Procurement certification from the State of Oregon or a nationally recognized public procurement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and oversee competitive solicitation and contract administration processes.
• Establish purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with procurement laws.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that promote operational excellence and equitable access to contracting opportunities.
• Collaborate with district leadership, schools, legal counsel, vendors, and community partners to mitigate risk.

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 nationally recognized certification (CPPO/CPPB) preferred

Job description

Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Salem, Oregon seeks a Coordinator, Procurement to provide strategic leadership for procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions that support student success and district operations.

The role develops procurement strategies, oversees competitive solicitation, contract administration, and purchasing policies while ensuring compliance with procurement laws and promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility.