ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CONTRACTS AND PURCHASING - BILINGUAL PREFERRED at Orange Unified School District
About the Employer
The Orange Unified School District serves approximately 24,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12th and encompasses all or part of the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana and Villa Park. In 1953, the citizens of the area voted to form a “unified” school district, combining the original five elementary districts with the high school district into one unified district, now known as the Orange Unified School District. OUSD has a long history of excellence that continues to grow and be enriched by the accomplishments of its students, teachers, staff and community. -VISION - Our Commitment = Inspiring our learners of today to be purposeful leaders of tomorrow. -MISSION - Our Intention = In partnership with our community, we will provide a safe, equitable, and innovative culture of learning for each scholar to have a competitive EDGE as a leader. -CORE VALUES - Our Foundation = Integrity, Equity, Respect, and Excellence. OUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, sexual harassment, or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics - or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law - in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and are located at 1401 N. Handy St., Orange, Ca 92867 at 714-628-4000: Dipali Potnis, Title IX Coordinator (Employees & Students), ext 4467, dpotnis@orangeusd.org; Andrea Foster, Section 504 Coordinator, OUSD Building J, ext 4002, afoster@orangeusd.org; Matthew Witmer, Universal Complaints Policy Compliance Officer/ADA/Title II Coordinator, OUSD Building D, ext 4466, mwitmer@orangeusd.org
Requirements / Qualifications
* OUSD EdJoin Online Application * Letter of Introduction addressed to Katie Arciniega, Director, Contracts & Purchasing * Resume * Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (dated within two years of the job posting, with a wet signature)
Requirements / Qualifications
* OUSD EdJoin Online Application * Letter of Introduction addressed to Katie Arciniega, Director, Contracts & Purchasing * Resume * Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (dated within two years of the job posting, with a wet signature)
Comments and Other Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience: Four years of experience in purchasing, warehousing, and contract administration in a large organization including one year of experience in a supervisory or management capacity. Experience within an educational or governmental agency is preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university, including training in business administration, public administration, planning, facilities and/or construction management or an otherwise related field.
Comments and Other Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience: Four years of experience in purchasing, warehousing, and contract administration in a large organization including one year of experience in a supervisory or management capacity. Experience within an educational or governmental agency is preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university, including training in business administration, public administration, planning, facilities and/or construction management or an otherwise related field.
Application Deadline
5/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/11/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$115,572 - $145,308 Monthly
$115,572 - $145,308 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
In-District Longevity
Length of Work Year
12 MOS
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
OUSD offers competitive health and welfare packages, including the option to receive compensation for waiving benefits. Additional information on benefits at https://www.orangeusd.org/departments/business-services/risk-management/health-benefits