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.

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which 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.

The Manager of Strategic Purchasing plays an important role in the KIPP DC finance team, ensuring compliance with internal and external procurement policies and procedures, managing the overall purchasing process for the entire network, and collaborating with a number of cross‑functional teams to support their purchasing. The Manager of Strategic Purchasing also strategically sources and manages suppliers, ensuring KIPP DC obtains the best possible value and partnerships.

This is an exempt position and will report to the Senior Director of Strategic Purchasing. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams.

This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross‑functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 1 day per week.

Position is full‑time with hybrid flexibility, based at HDQ, and an anticipated start date of April 2026.

• Procurement Operations, Compliance, and Training (60% of time)
  • Serve as KIPP DC’s 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…