Director of Purchasing

The Rockwood School District is seeking an outstanding administrator for the position of Director of Purchasing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Provide technical assistance to school and administrative personnel to ensure the district maximizes the benefit of all expenditures
• Develop method of purchasing supplies and equipment, which fosters quality as well as maximize financial benefit
• Review and approve purchase orders up to $25,000
• Provide information, assistance, and guidance to building personnel to facilitate use of cooperative purchasing agreements at the county, state, and federal level
• Manage the district’s purchasing card program
• Manage the obsolete items process in a manner that maximizes receipts
• Manage major district contracts including copier and beverage contracts
• Develop school capital outlay furnishing budgets and manages the purchase and delivery of these items
• Develop budgets for and manages the purchase of furniture and equipment for all new building and building renovation projects
• Prepare bid notices, specifications, conducts public bid openings, evaluates bids, and makes recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer for supplies, equipment, and services to be purchased
• Maintain record keeping system on bid solicitations, bid openings, purchases and supportive documents
• Maintain bid list database
• Supervise the Purchasing staff
• Prepare reports for the Chief Financial Officer relating to the purchasing function
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in other short or long-range duties, as assigned

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, or a related field. Master’s Degree and Purchasing certification, such as Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred. 
• Analytical, financial, budgeting, negotiating capabilities are required

• Three to five years’ experience involving educational leadership, decision making, management, and long-range planning

• Minimum of three to five years of appropriate experience, or any combination of experience and training which would provide the acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Interpersonal relations, organizational, planning, communication and managements skills are necessary

• Demonstrated success at designing and maintaining a positive, collaborative culture
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Competitive salary and benefits

Starting Date:  July 1, 2026

260 Day Contract

Screening to begin:  March 6, 2026

All applicants need to complete an administrative online application at:  https://rockwood.schoolspring.com/

Current Rockwood administrators must submit the "Transfer Application – Administrative" and attach a resume and cover letter.

External applicants and Rockwood employees must submit the "Administrative" online application and attach a letter of interest and resume.