Director of Purchasing; SY - Business Office

Director of Purchasing (25-26 SY) – Business Office

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.

• Minimum
  
  Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor’s 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

• 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.

• Purchasing Assistant Director
• Purchasing Secretary
• Purchasing Buyers

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.

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.