Los Angeles Unified School District
Chief Procurement Officer
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
SALARY DETAILS
$16,844.45-$20,986.39 Monthly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
11/7/2024-11/22/2024
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The CPO administers all District procurement services through subordinate managers and staff engaged in:
Managing contracts (including strategic sourcing) for personal, professional, and general services, including the monitoring, oversight, and review of contract materials and evaluations of vendors
Purchasing goods and commodities (strategic sourcing), including preparing bid specifications; evaluating products, supplies, equipment and services; monitoring market trends; and evaluating customer needs and expectations
Managing material management and purchasing activities including general and food distribution operations and logistics
Acquisition, warehousing, and delivery logistics
Food purchasing and surplus property salvage administration
Inventory management
Mail delivery; reprographics services; and school communication services
Managing facilities contracts programs and activities including Job Order Contracts (JOC); Professional Services contracts; Public Works; and Pre-Qualification
Administers, implements, reviews and updates District wide contracting and procurement policies in accordance with applicable laws, E-procurement, regulations, policies and ethical standards. Administers the District’s Vendor Management Program
Directs and participates in the monitoring of evolving technology and sponsors feasibility studies of the potential utilization of major technological advances in the procurement process
Directs, reviews, and participates in the analysis and solutions of current and potential issues relative to District purchasing and contracting functions
Participates at the executive level in the development and implementation of internal PSD policies, procedures, and planning
Directs the management of the District’s Credit Card Program, which includes P-Card, Travel Card, Contract Card, and Buyer Card
Confers with representatives of private firms, governmental agencies, Board offices, other divisions, and the public in regard to matters affecting Division responsibilities
Directs and reviews Division personnel management functions, including staff development, employee evaluation and discipline, and liaisons with the Personnel Commission
Performs related duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or closely related field. A master’s degree in business or public administration is desirable. Industry certifications would be helpful such as National Institute of Public Procurement (NIGP), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), and Supply Chain Canada (SCMA).
Experience:
Six years of responsible management experience in the contracting of goods and services, including experience with large construction contracts and bond programs preferably within a large, urban school district or other large complex governmental organization. Three of those years should be at an executive level with responsibility for a major procurement business services operation.
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$16,844.45-$20,986.39 Monthly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
11/7/2024-11/22/2024
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The CPO administers all District procurement services through subordinate managers and staff engaged in:
Managing contracts (including strategic sourcing) for personal, professional, and general services, including the monitoring, oversight, and review of contract materials and evaluations of vendors
Purchasing goods and commodities (strategic sourcing), including preparing bid specifications; evaluating products, supplies, equipment and services; monitoring market trends; and evaluating customer needs and expectations
Managing material management and purchasing activities including general and food distribution operations and logistics
Acquisition, warehousing, and delivery logistics
Food purchasing and surplus property salvage administration
Inventory management
Mail delivery; reprographics services; and school communication services
Managing facilities contracts programs and activities including Job Order Contracts (JOC); Professional Services contracts; Public Works; and Pre-Qualification
Administers, implements, reviews and updates District wide contracting and procurement policies in accordance with applicable laws, E-procurement, regulations, policies and ethical standards. Administers the District’s Vendor Management Program
Directs and participates in the monitoring of evolving technology and sponsors feasibility studies of the potential utilization of major technological advances in the procurement process
Directs, reviews, and participates in the analysis and solutions of current and potential issues relative to District purchasing and contracting functions
Participates at the executive level in the development and implementation of internal PSD policies, procedures, and planning
Directs the management of the District’s Credit Card Program, which includes P-Card, Travel Card, Contract Card, and Buyer Card
Confers with representatives of private firms, governmental agencies, Board offices, other divisions, and the public in regard to matters affecting Division responsibilities
Directs and reviews Division personnel management functions, including staff development, employee evaluation and discipline, and liaisons with the Personnel Commission
Performs related duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or closely related field. A master’s degree in business or public administration is desirable. Industry certifications would be helpful such as National Institute of Public Procurement (NIGP), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), and Supply Chain Canada (SCMA).
Experience:
Six years of responsible management experience in the contracting of goods and services, including experience with large construction contracts and bond programs preferably within a large, urban school district or other large complex governmental organization. Three of those years should be at an executive level with responsibility for a major procurement business services operation.
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