Fort Bend Independent School District
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
DIRECTOR - PURCHASING & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Directs and manages the district’s Purchasing, Textbook, Print Shop and Warehouse operations.  Ensures that each division operates efficiently so that adequate materials and supplies will be available for all employees and students

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field, Master’s Degree in Business preferred 

• Extensive and progressively more responsible working experience in purchasing and materials management, preferably in a school district. 

• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.

JOB GOALS:

Plans, organize, and directs through subordinate managers, supervisors and coordinators, all purchasing, warehousing, textbook, and print shop operations and activities; formulates and implements operating procedures and reporting systems; determines the overall effectiveness of operations and makes modifications; supervises and assists in the development and implementation of short and long range goals and objectives, and in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures; directs the work of subordinate managers, supervisors and coordinators; evaluates employee performance; provides counseling and guidance; takes disciplinary action when necessary; schedules and attends staff meetings, supervises the development and implementation of staff training and safety programs; ensures compliance with safety rules, regulations and procedures relating to equipment operation and use of protective clothing and equipment; supervises and participates in preparing the department budget; establishes budget controls and monitors expenditures; meets and/or confers with superiors, school district officials, department heads and managers regarding department operations and activities; performs related duties as required or assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 226 days

SALARY RANGE:

• Pay grade 16 - Salary according to experience and qualifications

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• Until Filled

APPLICATION:

Out-of-District Applicants:

1. Submit a Letter of interest and résumé
2. Online application with copies of transcript(s) and certificate(s)
3. Identify position for which you are applying (Employment Preferences/Add Position on application)
4. Applications remain active for one year from date of submittal

FBISD employees::

1. Submit a Letter of interest and résumé
2. Must update or complete an Online application  
3. Identify position for which you are applying (Employment Preferences/Add Position on application)

Ft. Bend Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SUBMIT TO:

Fort Bend ISD, Human Resources Dept.
16431 Lexington Blvd.,
Sugar Land, TX 77479       

Posted April 30, 2008