Strategic Procurement Manager (Public Sector)

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

ASRS retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a Purchasing Supervisor to lead the district's procurement functions under the Director of Purchasing. The role supervises Procurement Specialists and coordinates high-level solicitations, contracts, workload and complex procurements, ensuring alignment with laws, rules and audit standards.

Responsibilities include contract management support, strategic sourcing and process improvements to maximize district resources and purchasing leverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible purchasing/procurement experience, including formal competitive solicitations and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Procurement Specialists; provide coaching, training and performance evaluation.
• Lead districtwide RFPs, including planning strategy, evaluating criteria, negotiations and award recommendations.
• Oversee solicitations and ensure content, methodology and compliance.
• Manage complex contracts, monitor performance, renewals and compliance.
• Support Director of Purchasing with procurement program planning and policy implementation.

Skills

Ethical leadership

Accountability

Customer service

Public procurement

Contract administration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Mesa Public Schools seeks a Purchasing Supervisor to lead the district's procurement functions under the Director of Purchasing. The role supervises Procurement Specialists and coordinates high-level solicitations, contracts, workload and complex procurements, ensuring alignment with laws, rules and audit standards.

Responsibilities include contract management support, strategic sourcing and process improvements to maximize district resources and purchasing leverage.