Coordinator, Procurement- Purchasing

Location: Business Services Classification: Administrative Reports to: Director, Business Services Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Salary Grade: 208A – Administrative Salary Schedule Terms of Employment: 12 months (260 days) FLSA Status: Exempt Date Available: Immediately Click here for full job description: Coordinator, Procurement PURPOSE The Coordinator, Procurement provides strategic leadership for the district's procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions to ensure the responsible stewardship of public resources, compliance with applicable procurement laws, and efficient delivery of goods and services that support student success and district operations. The role accomplishes this by developing procurement strategies, overseeing competitive solicitation and contract administration processes, establishing purchasing policies and procedures, and leading continuous improvement efforts that promote operational excellence, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and equitable access to district contracting opportunities. The position collaborates closely with district leadership, schools, departments, legal counsel, vendors, and community partners to provide expert guidance on procurement matters, mitigate organizational risk, and strengthen procurement practices that support the district's mission, vision, and core values. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, accounting, or a related field. In addition to the degree, five years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement, contract development, and contract administration in a complex, high-volume environment or other experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job responsibilities. Experience in a K–12 educational organization, governmental agency, or other public-sector environment preferred. Experience analyzing data, leading teams, or managing programs. Procurement certification from the State of Oregon (e.g., Oregon Procurement Intermediate or Advanced Certification), a nationally recognized public procurement certification (e.g., CPPO or CPPB), or the ability to obtain a relevant public procurement certification within two (2) years of hire preferred. Type: Administrative Non - Licensed FTE: 1.0 Status: Permanent Salary Range: $130,592 - $152,774 Application Procedure: Apply online All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position. Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.

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