Strategic Education Procurement Lead

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

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.