Purchasing Director at Palm Beach… · West…

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

The Palm Beach County School District is the 10th largest district in the country with a student enrollment of more than 160,000 students including charter schools. The annual total budget exceeds $5.7 billion and the District is the largest employer in Palm Beach County with over 23,000 full-time employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.

· Certified Public Purchasing Officer as designated by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, or a Certified Purchasing Manager as designated by the National Association of Purchasing Management or equivalent.( (NIGP / NIGP-CPP / CPPB / CPPO).

· Successful administrative experience in the areas of budget preparation, product evaluation, construction procurement, warehousing, bid specifications, and construction documents.

· Evidence of successful leadership as indicated by timely completion of projects and the selection and evaluation of personnel.

· Successful experience in the compilation of operational statistics and reports.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

· Knowledge of contract laws, specifically relating to State of Florida contracting requirements.

Additional Criteria:

· Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Florida public procurement laws, Florida Administrative Code (Rule 6A-1.012), State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200), and School Board policies.

· Operational & Fiscal Leadership: Direct cross-functional teams and operational budgets across Purchasing, Construction Purchasing, Central Warehouse, and Mail Operations.

· Program Administration: Administer the district-wide Purchasing Card (P-Card) program for 930+ active cardholders, establishing audit trails and usage compliance.

· Procurement Lifecycle & ERP Management: Enforce internal controls, monitor PO thresholds, and manage contract spend utilizing the district’s ERP system; oversee Buyer Work Centers, manage electronic bidding platforms, direct competitive solicitations, and lead high-stakes negotiations, cooperative purchasing agreements, and contract awards.

· Vendor Pre-Qualification: Direct the Construction Purchasing vendor pre-qualification program to maintain rigorous contractor compliance, safety, and financial capability standards.

· Executive Advisory & Risk Mitigation: Partner directly with the Chief Financial Officer, Office of General Counsel, and senior leadership to navigate complex procurements, contract disputes, bid protests, and internal/external audits.

Salary: $113,683 - $205,323

Application Deadline: 11/18/26

Apply directly on our website: www.palmbeachschools.org/careers

Search: Job ID 284006

Job Code: 71460

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. At this time, the SDPBC does not offer visa sponsorship.

Pay: $113,683.00 - $205,323.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person