The Director of Purchasing is responsible for directing, coordinating, managing personnel, bidding, contract development, negotiation and award of products and services, including vendor management, issuance of purchase orders and inventory control. Responsible for continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures both internally and externally to the District. The Director of Purchasing must act with integrity, ethics and support organizational goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a business field
Master's Degree in business field (preferred)
Certification through TASBO or NIGP
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to lead and manage teams within various departments
Knowledge of state and federal procurement procedures/guidelines
Knowledge of warehousing and inventory controls
Knowledge of procuring construction services and contracts
Knowledge of Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, E-Rate Program Knowledge of contract negotiations Familiar with utilizing purchasing cooperatives
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Google Drive
Familiar with software applications for procurement, inventory control, accounting and bidding software
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to meet critical deadlines
Ability to multi-task, complete and manage concurrent projects
Goal oriented, decisive, team and customer oriented, analytical, strong communicator
Experience
Preferred experience with governmental entities
Ten years' experience in business, procurement or accounting preferred
Five years supervisory or management experience
Performance Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures both internally and externally to the District.
Provide guidance on goods and services for procurement, consistent with District policies, applicable laws and best practices.
Responsible for districtwide acquisition of goods and services.
Purchase Order approval authority while ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
Utilize strategic sourcing methodologies to create value in product standardization process.
Evaluates contract opportunities to identify savings and collaborates with vendor community to assess emerging opportunities.
Prepares bidding documents and specifications.
Assist with evaluating all vendor's bid responses, recommendation of award to Chief Financial Officer or Board of Trustees as applicable. Revised 7/2023
Ability to determine the best method of procurement whether a district contract, purchasing cooperative or other means.
Responsible for developing three department budgets, monitor expenditures to avoid overspending budgets.
Supervise the district warehouse and central receiving operations.
Maintain collaboration with warehouse manager on personnel, inventory, daily tasks and special projects.
Responsible for district's inventory items and selection of items for inventory.
Oversees inventory control.
Work with supplier representative to ensure full understanding of products and maintain awareness of product changes, price changes, or other information that could materially affect the purchasing of items.
Facilitates the annual warehouse inventory.
Supervise the Instructional Material Coordinator.
Responsible for record management for the departments supervised.
Train purchasing staff and district staff on procurement regulatory policies and procedures both internally and externally to the District.
Establish and maintain a relationship and effective communication with district personnel, administration, and vendors.
Prepare detailed reports of various aspects of the procurement process.
Responsible for providing information to auditors in a timely manner.
Create and maintain business procedures manual for procurement.
Assist with the procurement card program.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Yes - Purchasing/Warehouse/Central Receiving/IMA
Mental Demands/Physical Demands Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting, occasional bending, stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, prolonged keyboarding and use of mouse, occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job. I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed.
Postings current as of 2/26/2026 7:01:35 AM CST.
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a business field
Master's Degree in business field (preferred)
Certification through TASBO or NIGP
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to lead and manage teams within various departments
Knowledge of state and federal procurement procedures/guidelines
Knowledge of warehousing and inventory controls
Knowledge of procuring construction services and contracts
Knowledge of Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, E-Rate Program Knowledge of contract negotiations Familiar with utilizing purchasing cooperatives
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Google Drive
Familiar with software applications for procurement, inventory control, accounting and bidding software
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to meet critical deadlines
Ability to multi-task, complete and manage concurrent projects
Goal oriented, decisive, team and customer oriented, analytical, strong communicator
Experience
Preferred experience with governmental entities
Ten years' experience in business, procurement or accounting preferred
Five years supervisory or management experience
Performance Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures both internally and externally to the District.
Provide guidance on goods and services for procurement, consistent with District policies, applicable laws and best practices.
Responsible for districtwide acquisition of goods and services.
Purchase Order approval authority while ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
Utilize strategic sourcing methodologies to create value in product standardization process.
Evaluates contract opportunities to identify savings and collaborates with vendor community to assess emerging opportunities.
Prepares bidding documents and specifications.
Assist with evaluating all vendor's bid responses, recommendation of award to Chief Financial Officer or Board of Trustees as applicable. Revised 7/2023
Ability to determine the best method of procurement whether a district contract, purchasing cooperative or other means.
Responsible for developing three department budgets, monitor expenditures to avoid overspending budgets.
Supervise the district warehouse and central receiving operations.
Maintain collaboration with warehouse manager on personnel, inventory, daily tasks and special projects.
Responsible for district's inventory items and selection of items for inventory.
Oversees inventory control.
Work with supplier representative to ensure full understanding of products and maintain awareness of product changes, price changes, or other information that could materially affect the purchasing of items.
Facilitates the annual warehouse inventory.
Supervise the Instructional Material Coordinator.
Responsible for record management for the departments supervised.
Train purchasing staff and district staff on procurement regulatory policies and procedures both internally and externally to the District.
Establish and maintain a relationship and effective communication with district personnel, administration, and vendors.
Prepare detailed reports of various aspects of the procurement process.
Responsible for providing information to auditors in a timely manner.
Create and maintain business procedures manual for procurement.
Assist with the procurement card program.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Yes - Purchasing/Warehouse/Central Receiving/IMA
Mental Demands/Physical Demands Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting, occasional bending, stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, prolonged keyboarding and use of mouse, occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job. I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed.
Postings current as of 2/26/2026 7:01:35 AM CST.
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