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Denver Public Schools · 3 weeks ago

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC SOURCING & SUPPLY CHAIN

Denver, CO, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$108K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain to lead the Strategic Sourcing and Accounts Payable teams. This role involves overseeing the procurement processes and managing vendor relationships to ensure effective use of District funds and compliance with policies.

Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Supervises the purchasing of all materials, equipment, supplies, services and construction needed by the District, overseeing competitive purchasing procedures; ensures compliance with all policies and procedures governing the District’s purchasing functions; oversees vendor management to ensure all District vendors are properly authorized and meet minimum requirements; oversees day-to-day purchasing operations and the District’s Purchasing Card program; ensures proper fulfillment and verification of purchase orders; and manages the development of materials required for presentation and approval by the Board of Directors

Oversees timely and accurate processing of vendor payments and employee reimbursements, ensuring that payments are made only to authorized vendors for goods or services purchased in accordance with Board Policies and delivered to the District; oversees changes to vendor payment methods and information to ensure changes are valid and properly approved

Sets clear and coherent annual team goals aligned to team strategic plan with measurable definitions of success; improves team performance through coaching, feedback, training, and stretch opportunities focused on skill building; and leads team in making transitions

Builds strong collaborative relationships across departments and the District, effectively engaging stakeholders towards a common goal; regularly solicits diverse points of view, modeling commitment to diversity and equity and holding the team accountable for inclusion

Collaborates with accounting in the identification of account codes, asset tagging, and reduction of journal entries and provides consultation on day-to-day accounting operations (e.g. processing of journal entries, account reconciliation, grant billing and accounting, capital accounting, and month-end and year-end close) as they relate to team functions

Qualification

Public procurement experienceVendor managementContract administrationGovernmental accounting knowledgeData analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle Suite proficiencyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree - Business, Public Policy, Accounting or Finance - Required

Five (5+) plus years of supervisory experience, leading or managing others - Required

Experience in public procurement, including vendor management, contract administration, oversight of procurement (RFQ/RFP) processes) as well as experience with invoice management and Accounts Payable - Required

Strong knowledge of governmental accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Outstanding facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, including ability to inspire others

Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and coach a high-performing team

Demonstrated ability to lead projects and meet strict deadlines

Ability to deliver highly accurate, easily auditable work and to develop creative solutions to procedural challenges

Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization

Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources

Ability to assess complex internal control structures crossing many departments and operations

Must have skills in assessing risk, and developing and implementing internal control procedures, including ERP system controls

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications, specifically Excel, Access and Google Sheets; experience with Lawson Financials or other ERP system

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us

Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred

Master's Degree - Business, Public Policy, Accounting or Finance - Preferred

Experience in K-12 organizations

Experience researching authoritative sources and drafting cogent recommendations for accounting treatments

Ideal candidate would be deadline-oriented and take ownership of their work products

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education

Benefits

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Company

Denver Public Schools

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The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society.

Founded in 1902

Denver, Colorado, USA

10001+ employees