Manager, Contract Services

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

19h

About The Position

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. The Manager, Contract Services will manage assigned contracting activities in the acquisition of supplies, equipment and services; oversee the vendor management office; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Requirements

A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related field and four years of supervisory experience in contracts administration in a large public or private organization.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.
Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) professional purchasing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the functions of assigned staff providing contract services and provide training as needed.
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to assigned functions.
Manage contracts for personal and professional services, including the monitoring, oversight, and review of contract materials and evaluations of vendors.
Manage the district’s contracting process; implement contracting policies and provide contracting services; provide subject matter expertise in all contract management areas.
Develop and implement policies to increase effectiveness and efficiency, reduce the costs of purchasing and delivery of goods and services.
Ensure compliance with the district’s purchase order encumbrance system.
Direct the preparation of contracts, ITBs, RFQs, RFPs and RFIs.
Implement long and short-term programs and activities designed to develop assigned programs and services.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; provide for continuing departmental staff training programs in related functions; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Officer, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs; advise the Officer, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to assigned activities and personnel.
Communicate with other administrators, personnel, and organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; develop policies and procedures to encourage effective and efficient management controls.
Review appropriate legislation to assure district compliance with laws and procedures related to assigned functions and make recommendations on changes which may result in more efficient operation of the district.
Perform related duties as assigned