Los Angeles Unified School District

Supervisor - Purchasing and Contracts (Outside Candidates)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent coursework/training in purchasing, law, or contracts.
  • Five years of experience in legal, contract negotiation, or purchasing activities.
  • School district experience is preferred, indicating familiarity with educational procurement processes.
  • Strong knowledge of legal compliance and privacy regulations related to acquisitions.
  • Experience with managing bids and proposals efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate equipment, software, goods, and service acquisitions.
  • Lead the development and issuance of bids and requests for proposals.
  • Negotiate contracts and monitor overall compliance with legal and privacy standards.
  • Coordinate contract workflows and ensure timely processing.
  • Facilitate cooperative purchasing partnerships with other entities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits program for employees working 30+ hours per week.
  • District covers most costs of medical and dental insurance for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description / Essential Elements:

Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, supervises, coordinates and participates in the acquisition of equipment, software, goods, and services. Leads the development, issuance, and award of formal bids, requests for proposals and informal procurements. Coordinates contract workflow and timelines, negotiates agreements, monitors legal and privacy compliance, and develops and disseminates related policies and procedures. Facilitates and supervises cooperative purchasing and contracting partnerships.

EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in a related field, college level coursework or specialized training in purchasing, law, contracts, or related fields, and five (5) years of experience directly related to legal, contract negotiation, and/or purchasing activities/responsibilities. School district experience is preferred.

https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/documents/Supervisor%2C%20Purchasing%20and%20Contracts.pdf#mce_temp_url#

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Resume (Please include a resume with the application.)


Comments and Other Information

IUSD offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work 30 hours or more per week. The district pays most of the cost of medical and dental insurance for all eligible employees.

Req# 5485, 5345

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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