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Director of Procurement and Warehouse Operations
GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS
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Posted: 13-Nov-25
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: 84,580 - 139,153
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Internal Number: 26077
Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Director of Procurement and Warehouse Operations
Qualifications:
The person in this position should have the following minimum credentials:
1.Minimum of a Bachelors of Arts degree
2.Preferred five years experience in procurement, preferably governmental
3.Knowledge of state procurement law and practices
4.Knowledge of accepted business law, the Uniform Commercial Code and standard business practices
5.Ability to work professionally with District personnel and vendor community
6.Knowledge of warehouse and logistics operations
7.Strong written and oral skills
8.Excellent organizational skills
9.Computer operations knowledge and experience with mainframe access, software implementation and personal computers
10.Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to task completion
Reports to:
This position reports to the Associate Superintendent for Operations
Supervises:
One Senior Buyer, one Buyer, one Procurement Department support personnel and the Logistics Coordinator
Position Goal:
To purchase the necessary equipment, materials, supplies and services required to equip, maintain and operate the District’s schools, offices and departments on a daily basis in the most economical, ethical and systematic manner. Provides assistance to all District personnel regarding procurement laws, statutes and procedures. To coordinate procurement activities related to the District-wide computer system, software processes and training. Acts as the liaison for the District for procurement matters and interacts with schools, departments, businesses, vendors and local communities. Serves as an advisor to the administration concerning procurement law and related requirements. Assists other public procurement units and state committees on current and future procurement issues.
Provides warehouse logistical services to the District through the bulk purchase, storage and delivery of supplies and handling of e-waste.
Performance Responsibilities:
1.Purchase in an economical manner, all District supplies, services, construction, information technology and equipment in accordance with the District’s procurement code requirements.
2.Provide guidance and needed assistance to departments and schools when making purchasing decisions.
3.Manage the Procurement Department and Warehouse staff on a daily basis.
4.Manages the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Procurement Module as it applies to all schools and locations.
5.Assume responsibility for issuance of Request for Proposals, competitive Invitation for Bids and other types of solicitations.
6.Prepare or assist with the approval of specifications for supplies, equipment, construction, information technology and service contracts.
7.Receive and evaluate solicitation responses. Review all quotes, bids or proposal responses and other proposed contractual agreements for compliance with the District Procurement Code and Regulations.
8.Recommend suppliers or contractors for the award of contracts.
9.Establish and implement the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan and prepare related reports for the Administration and the Board of Trustees, as required by South Carolina statute.
10.Manage the daily activities of the Warehouse operations. This involves overseeing the receipt of purchased material/equipment, inventory control and the storage of material/equipment, shipping of supplies to schools and other locations.
11.Interface with the Facilities Department, Architects and Contractors to assist in the implementation of the multi-year Facilities Construction Plan.
12.Review the Procurement Code and Regulations and conduct training classes with District personnel to assist in obtaining desired products and services.
13.Advise the Administration and the Board as to the requirements of the Procurement Code and Regulations.
14.Provide training to all personnel for Enterprise ERP procurement related practices and methodology.
15.Maintain a record on all state and District contract items.
16.Maintain a close working relationship with school principals, location managers, contractors and suppliers to ensure the acceptability of supplies and equipment.
17.Maintain knowledge of technological changes affecting procurement activities.
18.Work closely with the business community to notify them of potential opportunities with the District.
19.Work with Education Technology Services to develop and maintain the functioning of the computer systems when new software or equipment is required.
20.Work with and provide information to internal and external auditors to ensure acceptable audit results.
21.Work with other school districts and state agencies to share information and develop contractual partnerships for economical buying practices.
22.Serve as the Hearing Officer for the District to review and resolve protests and contract controversies involving the vendor community.
23.Manage the District’s surplus property disposal program and be responsible for the sale or auction of District property.
24.Register with the state Ethics Commission and perform duties in a professional manner.
25.Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.
Greenville County Schools is a great place to learn, work and live. Located in beautiful Upstate South Carolina, it is the 46th largest school district in the United States and the largest in South Carolina. With a mission to ensure students are inspired, supported and prepared for their futures, we strive to build a better graduate through Graduation Plus. This initiative recognizes jobs in today’s workforce require more than a high school education and is committed to graduating students with a diploma, plus college credit and/or industry certification.
Recognized as a school system of excellence, Greenville County Schools has been awarded district-wide National Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. With more than 77,000 students and 11,000 employees, including 720 National Board Certified teachers, the district boasts Schools to Watch, Blue Ribbon Schools, Model Schools, Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools, PTA Schools of Excellence, Baldrige quality schools and Palmetto’s Finest finalists and winners. As the state leader in school choice, student families are able to choose from schools of various sizes in urban, suburban and rural settings, and areas of acad...emic focus such as magnet academies offering specialized studies in communications arts, languages, the arts, and science and mathematics. The district provides offerings to meet the needs and goals of each students including a variety of dual-credit and AP courses, gifted and talented programs, International Baccalaureate studies, five career centers including the new CTE Innovation Center, Roper Mountain Science Center, the Fine Arts Center, virtual school, special education and other specialized programs.
Our athletic and extra-curricular offerings are second to none, featuring sports at both the high school and middle school levels, academic clubs and competitions, fine arts, speech and debate, and various student organizations such as Beta Club and National Honor Society. Our schools have positive relationships within their communities with PTAs and local businesses that are active and involved, providing hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours each year and millions of dollars in financial support.