Director of Purchasing at San Dieguito Union High School District
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Business Services, the Director of Purchasing plans organizes and directs the district’s purchasing, warehousing, and contracting functions; ensures that departmental work goals are met and that services are provided in an efficient and effective manner; ensures that staff utilize appropriate procedures and safe practices; receives and evaluates quotations and recommends and/or awards bids and contracts for the purchase of equipment, supplies and services.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Director of Purchasing is responsible for planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the district-wide program that ensures accuracy of procuring, purchasing, warehousing, contracting, and bidding for goods and services to meet operational needs. EXPERIENCE A minimum of three years of purchasing and/or contracting experience in a public agency or school district is required. Experience must include a minimum of one year in a lead, supervisory, or management level capacity with responsibility for the work of others. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in job related area (e.g. business administration, public administration, accounting, purchasing/ contracting, material management). Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the educational requirement on the basis of one year of experience for 24 semesters or 45 quarter units.
A FULLY-COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED Attachments such as a resume are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process. Candidates who advance to a selection interview may provide additional documents at that time.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Director of Purchasing is responsible for planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the district-wide program that ensures accuracy of procuring, purchasing, warehousing, contracting, and bidding for goods and services to meet operational needs. EXPERIENCE A minimum of three years of purchasing and/or contracting experience in a public agency or school district is required. Experience must include a minimum of one year in a lead, supervisory, or management level capacity with responsibility for the work of others. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in job related area (e.g. business administration, public administration, accounting, purchasing/ contracting, material management). Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the educational requirement on the basis of one year of experience for 24 semesters or 45 quarter units.
A FULLY-COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED Attachments such as a resume are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process. Candidates who advance to a selection interview may provide additional documents at that time.
Comments and Other Information
Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in the following examinations:
Performance Exam, weight: 40%, and Qualifications Appraisal Interview, weight: 60%.
The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional - Dual Certification. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months.
Benefits for Management employees are described on our website: https://www.sduhsd.net/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-At-A-Glance/index.html. Rates for benefits can be viewed by scrolling down the website page to "Management, Supervisory, Confidential Benefits" and clicking on "2022 Benefit Rates." Please review the benefits structure for managers to determine your anticipated monthly premium which will assist you with calculating the "net" rate of pay for this position. Managers receive a $396.24 monthly credit toward the purchase of any of the plans offered. Managers have the option to waive benefits if proof of alternate coverage is provided. If you have any questions regarding the cost for benefits, please feel free to contact Susan Dixon at 760 753-6491 x5543.
Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.
Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing.
Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing.
The probationary period for a Director is one year of paid service.
The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491.
Comments and Other Information
Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in the following examinations:
Performance Exam, weight: 40%, and Qualifications Appraisal Interview, weight: 60%.
The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional - Dual Certification. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months.
Benefits for Management employees are described on our website: https://www.sduhsd.net/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-At-A-Glance/index.html. Rates for benefits can be viewed by scrolling down the website page to "Management, Supervisory, Confidential Benefits" and clicking on "2022 Benefit Rates." Please review the benefits structure for managers to determine your anticipated monthly premium which will assist you with calculating the "net" rate of pay for this position. Managers receive a $396.24 monthly credit toward the purchase of any of the plans offered. Managers have the option to waive benefits if proof of alternate coverage is provided. If you have any questions regarding the cost for benefits, please feel free to contact Susan Dixon at 760 753-6491 x5543.
Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.
Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing.
Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing.
The probationary period for a Director is one year of paid service.
The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491.
Application Deadline
1/31/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
11/15/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$111,674 - $127,075 annually, plus benefits
Length of Work Year
12 months, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Purchasing Department/District Office (Interim office at Diegueno Middle School, 2150 Village Park Way, Encinitas, CA 92024.
Benefits
Medical, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave and holidays