MANAGER, STRATEGIC SOURCING

POSITION GOAL

Provide strategic and operational oversight for the purchase of complex materials, supplies and services within assigned categories and/or commodities. Partner with reliable vendors to secure an appropriate supply of quality products at the lowest cost by employing best practices and continuously improving supply sources.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years, within the last ten (10) years of experience in the field related to the title of the position, including supervisory and administrative experience in the purchasing discipline.
• Valid certification in one of the following discipline(s): Purchasing Management, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP). Certification may be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Extensive experience in a high-volume procurement organization.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in negotiating commodity management, bid management of various complex technical materials, supplies, services and equipment; and in the preparation of administrative forms, and legal documents required for bidding process and Board agenda items.
• Experience with writing and negotiating contracts, and administration of the strategic sourcing process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse groups of requesters, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience as a purchasing manager, senior purchasing agent, senior buyer, or similar level position preferably within a governmental agency or school program.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Frequently works with District administrators, planners, principals, and department heads to gain information to develop bid specifications and obtain customer feedback for performance improvement. Frequently works with outside vendors to negotiate contract terms; occasionally addresses School Board members to discuss purchasing requirements and contracts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review this position's complete job description, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is:  E-151