Director of Purchasing and Distribution Job Rosenberg area,Texas USA,Management

Job Posting – Director of Purchasing and Distribution Director of Purchasing and Distribution

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED

POSTING DATE: 09/18/2026

POSTING NUMBER:

LOCATION:

Purchasing

POSITION TITLE:

Director of Purchasing and Distribution

Job Description:

Primary

Purpose:

To direct the purchasing activities of the district in compliance with applicable rules and regulations; to administer, manage and guide the purchasing department and central warehouse; to administer textbooks in accordance with the laws of the state; to ensure that each division operates efficiently so that adequate materials and supplies will be available when needed by employees and students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Ensure efficient operations so that supplies, materials, and textbooks are available when they areneeded by employees and students.

School/Organizational Climate

2. Meet and/or confer with other district administrators regarding purchasing requirements.
3. Meet and/or confer with superiors, school district officials, department heads and managers regarding department operations and activities.
4. Supervise assigned staff including evaluating employee performance, providing counseling and guidance, and recommending disciplinary action when necessary.
5. Schedule and attend staff meetings, supervise the development and implementation of staff training and safety programs; ensure compliance with safety rules, regulations, and procedures relating to equipment operation and use of protective clothing and equipment.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

6. Plan, organize, and direct all purchasing, warehousing, property management, and textbook operations and activities; formulate and implement operating procedures and reporting systems; determine the overall effectiveness of operations and make modifications.
7. Supervise and assist in the development and implementation of short- and long-range goals and objectives, and in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
8. Develop and maintain the district’s bid management practices; supervise preparation of bid specifications; advertise for bids; set bid opening dates, secure bids, and recommend the award of bids in accordance with Board Policy and legal requirements. Maintain bid documentation in compliance with district policies and legal requirements.
9. Plan and direct all procurement in accordance with state law, and serve as the central purchasing agent for the district.
10. Maintain an awarded vendor list, and evaluate the capability of vendors/contractors that are available to provide services or sell products to the district.
11. Purchase goods and services at the lowest price possible, consistent with quality; handle the receipt and distribution of these goods and services; provide the necessary documentation to the finance department to facilitate payment.
12. Supervise the daily operations of the purchasing, central warehouse, and property management functional areas.
13. Schedule and attend staff and board meetings as required.
14. Ensure compliance with safety rules, regulations, and procedures relating to equipment operation and the use of protective clothing and equipment.
15. Supervise and participate in preparing the budgets for the Purchasing Department and Central Warehouse. Establish controls and monitor expenditure of same.
16. Participate in preparing/monitoring the budget for the IMA.
17. Prepare and evaluate bids for the procurement of district copiers; manage and ensure compliance with copier contract and efficiency thereof.
18. Coordinate the purchase, distribution of, and accounting for district cell phones and similar devices.
19. Coordinate the district’s purchasing…