Procurement Supervisor & Senior Buyer

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched through ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a procurement leader to procure supplies, equipment and services for the district, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with USFR, laws, and district policies. The role will also oversee staff and optimize purchasing processes.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, bid preparation, contract negotiation, and ensuring proper audit trails. Candidates should have public procurement experience and leadership capabilities to drive efficiency in district

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in Materials Management is required.
• Minimum three years’ purchasing experience.
• One to three years’ supervisory or leadership experience.
• Public procurement experience.
• CPPB or CPPO certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Hire, assess, and oversee the performance of assigned staff.
• Develop specifications, scope of work, technical questionnaires, contract terms and pricing pages for solicitations.
• Conduct pre-bid/proposal conferences and document information for addenda; prepare award recommendations.
• Review and evaluate proposals for adherence and responsiveness to RFP guidelines; negotiate contracts.
• Draft responses concerning contract award decisions; contract compliance issue letters; resolve issues.
• Manage multi-year and term contracts; monitor insurance requirements, expiration, usage and expansion terms.
• Conduct research to develop specifications and reduce district costs; liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Data analysis

Vendor management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in Materials Management

CPPB or CPPO certificate

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a procurement leader to procure supplies, equipment and services for the district, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with USFR, laws, and district policies. The role will also oversee staff and optimize purchasing processes.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, bid preparation, contract negotiation, and ensuring proper audit trails. Candidates should have public procurement experience and leadership capabilities to drive efficiency in district