SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING AND STORES

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Business Services, plan, direct and implement a comprehensive purchasing, stores, transportation and telecommunications program. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Formulate departmental policies and procedures in accordance with appli­cable laws and regulations. E

Organize, plan and implement programs to enhance purchasing, warehouse, transportation and telecommunications effectiveness. E

Direct the activities of the Warehouse and Transportation Departments through the appropriate supervisor. E

Direct the receipt, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment for the District. E

Work with administrative, instructional staff and outside vendors on the evaluation and purchase of District equipment, supplies and contractual services. E

Resolve complaints from vendors and departmental representatives. E

Evaluate price quotations and current market trends; prepare standard specifications and write specialized specifications. E

Examine and prepare information necessary for awarding of bids; make recommendations to the Board of Education with regard to the procure­ment of materials, equipment and supplies. E

Direct and participate in purchase of materials, supplies and con­tractual services. E

Consult with legal counsel. E

Supervise, train and evaluate staff. E

Prepare reports and submit to superiors; prepare department budget. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

          KNOWLEDGE OF:

          Methods, practices and procedures of purchasing.     

          Sources of supply.  

          Equipment evaluation.      

          Warehouse practices and stock record systems.        

          Specification writing.         

          District, State and federal regulations.   

          Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

          Health and safety regulations.     

          City and community.

          ABILITY TO:

Plan and schedule buying activities for greater efficiency and service.

          Write detailed specifications and teach specifications writing.                     Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

          Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

          Plan and supervise work.

          Perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:         

A Bachelor’s degree or any combination equivalent thereto in economics, business administration or finance and five years of experience preferably in a government field and three years of experience as a supervisor.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:    

Valid California driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:          

          ENVIRONMENT:

          Office environment.

          Numerous interruptions.

          Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

          PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Hearing and speaking accurately to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and drive a vehicle.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office machines

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

          Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding twenty (20) pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Board Approved:     (1/84) 3/93 8/00) 5/01