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Director of Purchasing - San Diego California

Company: CASBO
Location: San Diego, California
Posted On: 05/04/2025

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Support Services, oversee, plan, organize, control, and direct operations involved in procurement and contracts in the acquisition of supplies, materials, equipment, and services including construction and professional services. Coordinate the activities and functions of the Purchasing, Receiving and Distribution Center, Publications, and inventory control to meet the needs of the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.Examples of Duties:

  • Plan, organize, control and direct Purchasing, Receiving and Distribution Center, and Publications, inventory control functions, District-wide and site purchases, mail services, fixed assets management, and purchase orders issued by Food Service, Facilities, Transportation, and other support departments.
  • Authorize purchase orders, contracts, and bids for the purpose of ensuring vendor compliance with regulatory requirements and established guidelines, using available cost-saving techniques, implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Direct the management of contracts for personal and professional services, including the monitoring, oversight, and review of contract materials and evaluations of vendors.
  • Oversee the District's contracting process; implement contracting policies and provide contracting services.
  • Coordinate activities with the Storekeeper to control Warehouse functions and mail room functions, ensuring all legal requirements and District policies are met; manage the District's mail system.
  • Coordinate activities with the Assistant Director of Purchasing to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Purchasing Department.
  • Coordinate activities and functions (pre-bid conferences, vendor presentations, informational meetings) with varied staff for the purpose of ensuring best practices in procurement.
  • Oversee the administration and analysis of formal bids; summarize bids and present information to the Board.
  • Work with the Director of Risk Management to control purchases of products which are, or could be, hazardous or toxic and coordinate the evaluation of contract terms to ensure appropriate risk avoidance and transfer of liability.
  • Manage the District's capital equipment and inventory programs including management of inventory control and record-keeping activities, coordinate of the transfer and redistribution of equipment, and management of surplus property disposal activities.
  • Communicate with other administrators, District personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; meet with vendors and District staff regarding purchases.
  • Review, evaluate, and approve the format and content of vendor contracts on behalf of the District, ensuring compliance with best practices and any local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates.
  • Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Associate Superintendent regarding assigned functions; assist as needed in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
  • Direct and participate in the preparation, processing, and analysis of purchasing documents such as Board agenda items and resolutions, memos, notices, award letters and agreements; maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities; prepare various reports, legal documents, bids and quotation documents as assigned.
  • Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
  • Coordinate and oversee the district's copier replacement program.
  • Attend a variety of meetings to maintain current knowledge of legal codes and requirements; conduct and facilitate meetings.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and five years of increasingly responsible purchasing and contracting services experience including formal bid preparation. Experience in a school district or public entity is preferred.
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