Post Date: Jun 25, 2025

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Mgt (2025-2026) and Requisition ID number: 103314

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Procurement & Business Services (10000145)

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: 1.0 FTE/ 52 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: MAAS(43)

Functional Area: Administrative

Salary Range: $120,629 - $150,648

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, responsible for continuous improvement of the purchasing activities of MPS, including but not limited to assessment of supply market, cost analyses, identifications and negotiations with suitable suppliers, and the development of a sourcing strategy. Lead MPS enterprise initiatives that achieve Board level mandates and District procurement goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop and execute procurement, strategic sourcing and supply base management strategies. Support executive and strategic level.
Support contract development and contract negotiations. Support risk mitigation initiatives.
Lead commodity sourcing initiatives with accountability for meeting implementation and cost reduction targets.
Support development and implementation of district procurement KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators i.e. Quality, Cost Delivery, Payment Terms, etc.
Support department managers and department functional teams in the execution of procurement strategies. Initiate and supervise, where applicable, the process for acquiring all supplies, equipment, and services for MPS through competitive bidding, requests for proposals, or negotiations with suppliers.
Propose recommendations to streamline core business processes, minimizing complexity, training effort and data duplication.
Provide employee supervision, performance reviews and support employee development.
Meets regularly with staff to prioritize tasks, identify problems, and resolve workload issues; evaluates issues, identifies problem areas, and develops solutions; assigns work and evaluates performance; works with employees to correct performance deficiencies.
Ensure key stakeholders are engaged in purchasing process. This includes convening user groups to inform decisions on all major district purchases and coordination with key district departments to optimize the contracting and purchasing process.
In coordination with the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity: develop and administer the process for acquiring supplies, equipment, and services from minority/women-owned and other diverse suppliers through competitive procedures or negotiations with suppliers; and develop relationships with and provide support to minority/women-owned and other diverse suppliers.
Develops department budgets and controls expenditures; manages records, scheduling, and payroll reporting.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Educational Administration, Business Law, Marketing or equivalent in-depth, specialized training program; AND five (5) years of professional experience in managing a centralized purchasing operation; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

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Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
Current practices in the area of procurement and strategic sourcing.
Sourcing – industry best practices.
Office management/Workflow processes.
Customer Service/Customer assistance.
Team creation and execution.
Commodities procurement.
Contract Negotiations, techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
Principles and practices of contracting, and terms and agreements.
Specialized software applications.
Six Sigma processes/Lean/Continuous improvements.
Project management.
Spend analytics.
Leading in a matrix team environment.
Influencing and leading without direct authority.
Federal and state rules and regulations regarding contracting and procurement laws.

Skill in:

Implementing positive continuous improvement in a large, complex organization.
Working with buying consortiums, strategic sourcing and diversity programs as they relate to procurement.
Interpreting and applying Federal and state rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.
Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Negotiation of contracts and the ability to maintain a consistent negotiating position in the face of opposition.
Managing processes using a fully integrated financial and records management system.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other division leaders.
Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Working with teams in a matrix environment.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota State Commercial Driver’s License may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
• Bargaining Unit: MAAS
• Grade: 76
• FSLA Status: Exempt
• Job Group: Finance & Accounting

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Procurement & Business Services (10000145) | Davis Center (0001) | Administrative