Manager of Strategic Purchasing

Job Summary

The Manager of Strategic Purchasing role is an integral part of the Finance and Accounting team serving as an expert in strategic sourcing supplier management and overall purchasing for the organization while maintaining compliance with internal controls and policies. This person plays a critical role in ensuring that KIPP DC remains in good standing with the Public Charter School Board (PCSB) and other outside agencies by training staff on internal purchasing policies and supporting in selecting the best suppliers. This person is a key contributor in procurement operations within Workday including requisition and supplier contract review PO issuance and comprehensive end user support. This person is also responsible for identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to leverage scale and supplier relationships to drive cost-savings standardization and efficiencies in the purchasing process.

The starting salary range for this role is $86280-$93782 This is full-time with hybrid flexibility role based at HDQ with an anticipated start date of April 2026.

For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.

Procurement Operations Compliance and Training (60% of time)

• Serve as KIPP DCs procurement policy and process expert to ensure internal and external compliance (PCSB Uniform Guidance):
  • Ensure timely reporting
  • Manage the Request for Proposals (RFP) process which includes coordinating with different teams providing guidance and technical support and leading the execution of public-facing tasks to ensure organizational transparency and regulatory compliance.
  • Review and consolidate internal Finance Committee memos for approval by the Board Finance Committee.
  • Organize and manage systems to track all active procurement compliance activity
  • Lead the federal grant procurement process which includes coordinating with other teams to collect documentation reviewing reimbursement requests and managing a tracking system of all active grant funded procurement activity.
  • Assist with developing new and updating existing policies and procedures.
• Manage Workdays procurement module and support end users:
  • Lead the daily purchasing activities to ensure proper approvals completeness and compliance with established requirements and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs ensure policy adherence and resolve procurement-related issues within Workday.
  • Serve as the primary resource to schools and departments regarding all aspects of the purchasing process including requisitions contracts and purchase orders.
  • Manage and respond to assigned tickets in the internal customer service platform.
  • Generate and analyze standard and ad-hoc reports from Workday to support procurement analysis and operational needs (e.g. open POs spend by supplier).
• Train and support teams across KIPP DC regarding procurement policies procedures and systems including:
  • Design and lead RFP and grant procurement trainings including creating and updating resources.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor requests anticipate needs and advise on procurement procedures and policies.
  • Support with Workday training resources and best practices.
  • Lead Finance & Accounting team trainings programs and other special events.

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $86280-$93782. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

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