Director of Purchasing (25-26 SY) Business Office

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of Purchasing

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

PAY GRADE: 06 (230 Days)

DEPARTMENT: Business Office

DATE REVISED: 12/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Manage the purchasing functions of the District for the timely acquisition of quality products in compliance with competitive bid laws and Board Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution acceptable to the district

Special Knowledge/Skills

Excellent communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making
Knowledge of state and federal laws regulations and policies related to school purchasing

Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years of Texas Public Entity purchasing or business management experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Plan and direct procurement for the district establishing forms and procedures for meeting needs of the District in a timely manner and with quality products.
Provide training guidance and consultation to principals secretaries teachers and other district personnel and with current and prospective vendors and purchasing personnel outside the district.
Maintain an updated knowledge of board policy and legal requirements for competitive bidding as they relate to the purchase of goods and services. Research recommend and draft changes to department applicable board policy for consideration for adoption.
Maintain an approved vendor list for staff for district procurement.
Supervise competitive procurement processes in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and board policy.
Contract review and negotiation and make recommendations for approval to Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and evaluates the following:

Purchasing Assistant Director
Purchasing Secretary
Purchasing Buyers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Evaluate objective and subjective factors in bidding. Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional out-of-district travel for training and professional development. Keyboard dexterity for computer use. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Safety: Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training wearing personal protective equipment as required reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve workplace safety.

Required Experience:

Director

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTDIRECTOR OF PURCHASING JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Director of PurchasingWAGE/HOUR STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer PAY GRADE: 06 (230 Days)DEPARTMENT: Business Office DATE REVISED: 12/2025PRIMARY PURPOSE: Manage the purchasing functions of the Dis...