Executive Director, Procurement Services

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of full-time, paid, professional experience in procurement services, five of which have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • the principles and practices of procurement as applied to the School District of Philadelphia.
  • the principles and practices of contract administration.
  • the standards and evaluation methods used to assess the quality and value of goods and services.
  • the various grades, qualities and supply sources of commodities and services available to meet the District’s needs.
  • the markets and pricing methods and differentials as applied to a wide variety of goods and services required for the School District of Philadelphia.
  • wage rate and tax regulations for public works assignments as applicable.
  • the activities, organizations and practices of a variety of groups engaged in efforts to support minorities and/or minority-owned businesses.
  • market research and cost drivers.
  • quality assurance principles and their application to procurement.
  • standard office computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases, as required.

• Demonstrated ability to:

• oversee competitive bid analyses and evaluations for the procurement of goods and services.
• effectively plan, coordinate and direct the activities of a technical and clerical staff.
• implement best practices and an e-procurement system.
• analyze, advise and interpret policies and laws that regulated the acquisition of goods and services.
• plan, organize and direct subordinate managerial and clerical staff.
• determine favorable procurement processes and coordinate supply chain activities to secure the best value for commodities.
• effectively implement a district-wide inventory control, inspection, surplus property disposal and advertising program.
• negotiate, influence and effectively advise.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, representatives of other agencies, departments and units and the general public.
• lead change.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.