Director 2 Purchasing (Internal Only)

Location: Hattie Mae White

Department: Purchasing Services

Area:Northwest

Contract Months:12

Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $175,000.00

Academic Year: 25-26

JOB SUMMARY

Leads the district’s comprehensive efforts to deliver efficient, transparent, and customer focused procurement operations that support all campuses, departments, and administrative functions. This role is responsible for developing and executing the district’s strategic vision, mission, and long term goals for Procurement, Travel Services, and the Procurement Card (ProCard) Program.

Ensures all purchasing activities are conducted in full compliance with Texas Education Code (TEC), Texas Administrative Code (TAC), state and federal procurement regulations, Board policy, and industry best practices. This position establishes and enforces operating procedures that promote the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and professional conduct.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure full compliance with Texas Education Code, Texas Administrative Code, federal EDGAR rules, and Board policy.

2. Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Procurement, Travel, and P Card operations.

3. Develop, implement, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.

4. Oversee competitive solicitation processes (RFPs, RFQs, CSPs, etc.) and cooperative purchasing.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

5. Manage the Procurement Card Program, including issuance, monitoring, and auditing.

6. Oversee the district’s travel program and ensure compliance with state and federal travel guidelines.

7. Provide training, guidance, and customer service to campuses and departments.

8. Maintain audit readiness and ensure accurate documentation for all procurement activities.

9. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

7+ years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Office

Equipment

Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Level 5 -Directs two or more levels of management in the development, deployment and ongoing management of key initiatives covering multiple major disciplines with direct accountability for results in terms of effectiveness, costs, methods, and employees. Establishes operational objectives and assignments for multiple disciplines/functional areas and departments. Evaluates recommendations of others, deciding on course of action in ambiguous situations, and overseeing the deployment of innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategies and broad departmental objectives; establishes methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people in the achievement of strategic objectives.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is highly complex and broad in scope covering several departments/divisions across HISD. Policies, procedures, and precedents are created and approved by this position. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice, and feedback.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Greater latitude and discretion are warranted in making decisions, which affect major areas of HISD and the organization's public image. The job is constantly expected to apply creative solutions to complex problems and develop new ideas and concepts. Reviews and approves decisions and/or recommendations that may have a significant impact on the entire organization.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact on multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Negotiate and influence - interpret department strategies and services, resolve conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conduct final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.