Director of Procurement Services en Lubbock Independent School District

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Purchasing

1. Oversee purchase of materials and equipment for the district by competitive bids, competitive sealed proposals, requests for proposals, government catalog contract purchases, informal quotations, and negotiations following established district criteria and state purchasing rules.
2. Oversee preparation of all bidding documents, including notice and instructions to bidders, specifications, and form of proposal.
3. Receive and evaluate formal bids and make recommendations for the award of contracts to Chief Operations Officer for school board approval.
4. Obtain and study comparative prices and quotations. Make purchasing decisions based on information obtained.
5. Develop vendor and bidder lists and approve additions.
6. Approve purchase orders and monitor all purchase requisitions to determine correctness of information, calculations, coding, etc.
7. Administer assigned contracts and handle adjustments with suppliers, including replacement of material not conforming to specifications, cancellation of orders, and ensuring receipt of proper credit.

Personnel Management

8. Select, train, and supervise procurement staff and make recommendations relative to placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
9. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.

Administration

10. Work cooperatively with district personnel to determine procurement specifications, sources, availability, pricing, shipping, and receiving.
11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable accounting records.
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
13. Other duties as assigned

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for Lubbock ISD students.

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