Coordinator of Purchasing

Position Type: Administration-Nonlicensed/Management I-M Location: Educational Service Center Closing Date: 11/15/2024 PRIMARY FUNCTION: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by planning, developing, evaluating and improving purchasing processes. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for: planning and directing system-wide purchasing, procurement, receiving, storing and distribution by the school district of necessary items of supplies and equipment for use in the educational programs; planning and directing the maintenance and operation of school facilities in such a manner as to provide required materials, supplies and services at the time needed and at the best possible value; and supervising purchasing and warehouse staff. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor s Degree in business administration is required. Advanced training in school business management is desirable. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:Knowledge of State and Federal public contract law. Knowledge of Public procurement knowledge requirements. Knowledge of Development of Request for Proposal, Statement of Work, Specifications. Knowledge of Inventory management. CPPB Certified Professional Public Buyer or CPPO Certified Public Purchasing Officer is desirable, but not required. EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated successful experience in managing or directing the work of others in a purchasing department highly desired but not required. Public procurement experience highly desired but not required. School district experience highly desired but not required. Contract Group: Management Personnel I-M Benefits: According to contract Salary: View salary grids on Pages 3 - 4, Section 1. of the Management Personnel I-M agreement Job type: Full-time, Exempt Bargaining unit: Management Personnel I-MOsseo Area Schools offers: Osseo Area Schools Offers: Meaningful and impactful work Opportunities to grow professionally A variety of benefits and more Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, color, marital status, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. Veteran s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007. Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Visit www.district279.org/careers to read full job description.