Under the supervision of the Director of Purchasing and Supply, the Supervisor of Supply Services is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the school systems central purchasing and supply activities.   

 

Assisting in the preparation of proposals and specifications and verifies commodities and services against purchase orders and contracts awarded to vendors;

Preparing and presenting recommendations on purchases;

Confirming that the present inventory management system, or any new systems developed and implemented are properly interfaced with all other programs;

Directing, coordinating and establishing an efficient, progressive and safe operation in the stock control, warehouse/distribution, shop stores, mailroom and courier services;

Assisting in the development, planning, and presentation of long range plans for supply services to the school system;

Consolidating the needs of the various organizational users by standardizing supplies, materials and equipment;

Answering special correspondence related to purchasing matters, handles special assignments, and problems as assigned;

Planning and assisting in the operation of a comprehensive supply management program; and

Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws which include interviewing, interviewing, hiring, staff development, staff supervision, complaint resolution and problem solving.

 

 

 

Working knowledge of the Oracle Inventory/Order Management module;

Thorough knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures including buying, inspection, storage, and shipping;

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Intranet/Live Link/Internet, Email and Oracle based system, (Order Management, Inventory, Warehouse Requisitions);

Good written, oral and communication skills; and

Excellent human relation skills.

 

 

 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related field preferred; five (5) years demonstrated  supervisory experience; five (5) years progressive experience in purchasing and supply chain manage or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

 

None Required.

 

Supervises departmental office staff.

 

 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.