Director of Procurement (6348)

Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 74345 - 129175

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB GOAL:

The Director of Procurement serves as the districts lead administrative official for procurement and materials management. This role oversees the acquisition of all materials equipment supplies and services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. The Director is also responsible for managing the Central Supply Center overseeing the districts mail and distribution operations and ensuring accurate accounting inventory and disposal of capital property.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month contract (245 days)Salary Schedule: 804 Range 125Job Code: 1610 Salary Range: $74345 $129175. Plus Benefits Package NOTE: Precise placement on the salary schedule will be determined based on experience.Reports to: Chief Deputy Finance & Operations Officer.

Work Days/Work Hours: Monday Friday (8 hours per day).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Academic Requirement Bachelors degree in Procurement Business Administration or related Business/Management field of study. Masters Degree preferred. Must possess a Public Purchasing Certification by the National Institute of Government Purchasing
Minimum Experience Level Requirement - The district seeks an individual who has at least 10 years of demonstrated professional work experience in in public purchasing and materials management including experience in warehouse operations inventory control property accounting and disposal systems. Applicants must have five (5) of the years of supervisory experience.
Evidence of strong organizational communication (oral and writing skills) and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and board of directors.
Computer Skills Working knowledge of MS Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) or Google tools as well as standard financial management and procurement related software.

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Little Rock School District (LRSD) assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as Federal and State Laws require. The following statements of duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required within this position.

Lead organize manage and supervise all procurement operations of the district in compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations and Board of Education policies and procedures.
Determines and communicates procurement policies and procedures by studying organization operations; establishes internal controls; conducts inventory of fixed assets as appropriate; reports potential violations to appropriate departments; create and/or update standard operating procedures school board policies and procurement manuals; coordinates and conducts training sessions as needed.
Directs and oversees the management supervision distribution disposition disposal and inventory control of the districts fixed assets.
Assumes management responsibility for the operation of the districts central supply center and warehouses ensuring efficient storage and distribution of materials and supplies.
Oversees and assumes responsibility for the selection qualification and disqualification of vendors suppliers and contractors in accordance with district policies procurement standards and evaluation procedures.
Assumes responsibility for establishing managing and overseeing programs that define specifications quality standards and inspection testing and acceptance procedures for commodities and services.
Recommends and advises the Superintendent Board of Directors and Chief Deputy Finance & Operations Officers on policies and procedures governing the Little Rock School Districts procurement functions.
Provides special assistance to administrators and district staff regarding procurement related matters. Works with appropriate departments to meet operational procurement needs within budget.
Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as assigned by Supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Describes physical conditions of this position):

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated as Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

(Physical activities of the job are listed below and are with or without accommodations for disabilities for this position. The frequency of each applicable activity is noted according to the following: R Regularly; F Frequently; O Occasionally S Seldom)

R	Sitting	Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.
O	Standing	Assuming an upright position on the feet particularly for sustained periods.
O	Walking	Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances.
S	Climbing	Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles etc. using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
O	Balancing	Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking standing or crouching on narrow slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
O	Bending	Lowering the body forward from the waist.
O	Stooping	Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist through the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
O	Kneeling	Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on the knee or knees.
O	Crouching	Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
S	Crawling	Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
S	Twisting	Moving the body from the waist using a turning motion.
F	Reaching	Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
O	Pushing	Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.
O	Pulling	Using upper extremities to drag haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
F	Lifting	Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position- to position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
R	Finger Dexterity	Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
R	Grasping	Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
R	Feeling	Perceiving attributes of objects such as size shape temperature or texture by touching with skin particularly of fingertips
R	Repetitive Motions	Substantial and continuous movements of the wrists hands and/or fingers.
R	Talking	Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately loudly or quickly.
R	Hearing Acuity	The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.
R	Visual Acuity	The power to see at a level that allows reading of numbers and text operations of equipment inspection of machines etc.

Required Experience:

Director

JOB GOAL: The Director of Procurement serves as the districts lead administrative official for procurement and materials management. This role oversees the acquisition of all materials equipment supplies and services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. The Director is also resp...