Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business, organizes, coordinates and supervises the District's purchasing and warehouse functions in accordance with established public procurement and school district policies, regulations, requirements and standards; exercises responsibility for the cost-effective procurement of supplies, furniture, materials and equipment as well as providing supervisory direction to purchasing and warehouse personnel.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business, the Purchasing Coordinator: 

• Reviews all purchase order requests submitted by schools and departments.
• Secures competitive prices for products, commodities and services.
• Insures products meet specifications and requirements of end users.
• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with vendors.
• Confers with school personnel and provides information and assistance with the procurement process.
• Acts as designee authorized to sign purchase orders.
• Meets with school administrators district staff as needed to develop specifications.
• Supervises preparation of bid documents, requests for proposal (RFP), solicits and evaluates formal bids and makes recommendations for contract award.
• Oversees Warehouse inventory.
• Operates an on-line requisition system.
• Manages a Warehouse work order system for hauling, equipment moves and other transportation needs.
• Performs quantitative analysis of spending patterns.
• Trains staff on a variety of procurement and material handling topics.
• Performs a variety of documents including bids, resolutions, board agenda items and correspondence.
• Makes written and oral reports as necessary to the Board of Education.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of experience formal training and education that equips the applicant with the knowledge and skills requisite to perform the duties and responsibilities necessary is qualifying. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

Knowledge of:  Principals and practices of public procurement and warehouse; California Public Contract Code, competitive bidding and contracts, Federal E-rate program; characteristics and types of materials, supplies and equipment used in a school district; principles of supervision and management; functions and interrelationships of school and departmental units.

Ability to:  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school administrators, staff and outside vendors and contractors; interpret and apply policies and regulations governing public procurement; train and supervise staff; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work collaboratively with staff from other business disciplines.

Working Conditions:  Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk for long periods of time; bending, crouching or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.

The salary is an eight-step range 14; starting salary is $85,387 on the Management Schedule. This is a 225-day contract, paid over 12 months plus a stipend for masters or doctorate degree.  The District has a generous benefits package, which currently includes employee selected family health, vision insurance, employee dental coverage, and term life insurance. Please note for the 2012-13 school year, SBUSD has agreed to 7 furlough days.

The mission of the Santa Barbara Unified School District is to ensure the educational success of all students through high expectations and a commitment to excellence and to empower them to reach their full potential as responsible, ethical, and productive citizens in a diverse and changing world.

Core Beliefs and Commitments

We believe that the achievement of the district’s mission is a shared responsibility requiring the cooperation and commitment of students, parents, staff, board members, and the community.

We will ensure academic excellence by providing quality educational programs with all staff members focused on continually improving student achievement.

We will effectively and transparently manage our financial and human resources to support our educational goals.

We will maintain safe and orderly school environments for all students and employees.

We will promote a culture of mutual trust and respect among students, parents, staff, and community members.

We value student and staff diversity in our schools and classrooms and will promote equal access across all educational programs and activities.

 The District’s 13 elementary schools are located in a 22-square-mile-area within the city. The District’s eight secondary schools are located within a 136-square mile-area in Santa Barbara and Goleta. The District has approximately 9,900 secondary and 5,700 elementary students.  The ethnic enrollment, which is predominantly Hispanic, is 66% in the elementary district and 47% in the high school district.  Facilities include 3 comprehensive high schools, 4 junior high schools, a continuation school, 9 elementary schools, an alternative school and 3 charter schools.  Currently the total expenditure budget for the District is approximately $120,000,000.

Santa Barbara, a city of 87,400 people, is the incorporated city of a coastal community with a population of 200,000.  Santa Barbara lies about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles between the mountains and the sea.  The economy is based on electronics and space age research, light manufacturing, agriculture, and tourist trade.  Educational facilities, an integral part of the community, include the University of California and many other colleges and specialized schools.  A wide variety of cultural events are available.

EFFECTIVE DATE:   As soon as possible

Direct application and correspondence to:

 Division of Human Resources

Santa Barbara Unified School District

720 Santa Barbara Street

Santa Barbara, CA  93101

You can download an application from our website or apply electronically at www.edjoin.org  Application forms should specifically list the names, addresses and telephone numbers of present and previous employers and the names of persons to contact for reference verification.  All application materials, including resumes, three letters of recommendation, confidential papers, etc., must be received by: 

September 17, 2012

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Susan Deacon, President

Monique Limon, Vice President

Annette Cordero, Member

H. Edward Heron, Member

Kate Parker, Member

David Cash, Ed.D., Superintendent

Equal opportunity employer, non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability (including AIDS), medical condition, veteran status, or political affiliation.