Psitin Type:
Administratin/Directr
Date Psted:
6/18/2026
Lcatin:
Administratin Center - Allentwn, PA
Directr f Prcurement
Salary: $113,210-$158,494
Qualificatins:
T perfrm this jb successfully, an individual must be able t perfrm each essential duty satisfactrily. The requirements listed belw are representative f the minimum level f educatinal achievement, skill, and/r ability required. Reasnable accmmdatins may be made t enable individuals with disabilities t perfrm the essential functins.
Bachelr's degree in related field (Finance, Acc
- unting, Business, etc.)
Three (3) years' experience in accunting, finance, purchasing, r related business functin. Sch- l district experience a plus.
Prficiency in the use f technlgy fr individual and system management, cmmunicatin, and research. Str- ng Excel skills a requirement.
Effective cmmunicatin (verbal and written) and interpersnal skills with the ability t diplmatically interface with students, parents, visit- rs, and staff.
Prficient rganizatinal skills, punctual, and the ability t- meet deadlines.
Uses gd judgment; able t react t immediate changes in wrk pririties; self-directed, and able t take initiative where appr- priate.
Ability t maintain stability f attitude and perfrm c- mpetently under pressure.
Demnstrate effective cnflict reslutin and custmer service skills fr interactin with custmers, vendrs, and c-w- rkers.
Ability t be relied upn t cmplete respnsibilities effectively and t wrk well within a team envir- nment.
Must successfully cmplete and maintain cmpliance with all federal and state backgrund and criminal rec- rd check requirements.
Candidate must adhere t all lcal, state, federal, and schl cde requirements fr empl- yment.
Summary
Under the general directin f the Business Manager, the Directr f Prcurement will versee and crdinate district purchasing functins. The directr will serve as the primary pint f cntact fr all prcurement-related questins, regardless f the surce f funds. Respnsible fr planning and purchasing t ensure the cnsistency, cst effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy f the prcurement prcess. The directr will develp a centralized prcurement prgram that will add value and efficiency t ASD, including but nt limited t establishing guidelines fr apprving purchase rders, setting purchasing plicies, managing inventry and verseeing surces fr purchasing supplies.
Essential Duties and Respnsibilities:
versee and crdinate district purchasing functins. Maintain and carry ut plicies and prcedures that will prvide all departments in the schl entity with needed supplies and equipment in an efficient, c
- st-effective manner.
Create and maintain purchasing wrkflws. Respnd t inquiries f staff and administratin regarding purchasing prcedures and pr- curement guidelines.
Direct and supervise the Assistant Manager f Purchasing and prcurement clerical supp- rt.
Act as primary liaisn with vendrs - n purchasing issues.
Research vendr ptins t secure ptimal price and quality fr pr- ducts and services.
Maintain cmmunicatin with schls and departments n varius issues; prviding infrmatin f- r purchases and services needed.
Prcess purchase requisitins after securing administratr authrizatin and verifying accunt cdes entered int the financial sftware t ensure the prper use f district funds. Analyze requisitins fr histrical trends and cmpliance with budget cnstraints. Distribute purchase rders t vend- rs.
Mnitr pen purchase rders and address items that have nt been delivered r encumbrances that have nt been cl- sed.
Maintain a financial system f fixed assets and inventry cntrl including accunting, acquisitin and dispsal f real prperty and surplus equipment in accrdance with state and federal agencies and by the prcedures/plicies f the sch- l district.
Administer and versee the district prcurement card prgram. Maintain recrds fr prcurement cards issued t emplyees. Recncile statements, verifying the accuracy f the requisitins, supprting dcumentatin and accunt c- des.
Maintain familiarity with purchasing guidelines fr federal and state grant prgrams. Verify that the district is nt prhibited frm ding business with vendrs in accrdance with Federal grant funding restrictins. Prvide assistance t ther staff and administratrs fr pr- curement using grant funds.
Create and maintain psitin prcedure utline t describe day t day duties f the psiti- n/department, as needed.
Perfrm ther duties as assigned by the Business Manager and/r Business ffice Supervis- r.
Share in ur cmmunity! Grw with ur students! Jin ur district tday and be a part f ur future!
The Allentwn Schl District is cmmitted t excellence! The richness f The Allentwn Schl District's diversity is strengthened by its central rle in educating ur students fr America's future thrugh academic excellence and celebrating the culturally respnsive, athletic and artistic range f talent in the schls. ASD students riginate frm 51 cuntries and speak 26 languages.
The Allentwn Schl District ffers a cmprehensive benefits package t thse wh qualify.
This may include*
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Visin Reimbursement
Tuitin Reimbursement
Persnal and Sick time
PSERS Retirement Fund
- Eligibility fr specific benefits will be utlined in each labr grup's specific cllective bargaining agreement.
