Purchasing Manager

ASSIGNMENT

POSITION

The Rowland Unified School District is seeking an outstanding individual to assume the responsibilities of Purchasing Manager. This is a one-position management-level exempt classification assigned, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. An eligibility list is being established to fill the current vacancy.

*Applicants will be sent notifications via email only

FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted online only until Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the operations of the Purchasing Department, including oversight of warehouse, mail, and reprographic services for the District; implements District-wide purchasing activities, contract administration, bid processes, purchase requisitions, vendor relations, and related procurement functions; ensures purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws, Education Code provisions, Public Contract Code requirements, District policies, and established procedures; coordinates the development of public works contracts; implements and maintains systems and procedures for the effective operation of assigned functions; provides technical and operational support to school sites, departments, and District administration regarding purchasing needs, specifications, procurement procedures, and related support services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Purchasing Manager focuses on operational execution, staff supervision, and program-level contract management within established policy. The Purchasing Manager is distinguished from the Purchasing Supervisor in that the Manager exercises independent judgment on complex procurement matters, directly supervises the supervisor and their staff, and manages the full procurement cycle from requisition approval to contract execution and performance monitoring. The Purchasing Supervisor coordinates day-to-day workflow and acts as a working lead, while the Purchasing Manager is responsible for outcomes, compliance reporting, and vendor relationship management.

District Leadership Team Salary Schedule: Range 80

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field. An additional two years of public agency experience, in addition to the required experience indicated below, may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of progressively responsible purchasing or procurement experience, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity in a public agency setting. Experience with formal and informal bidding processes, vendor relations, and public-sector procurement is highly desirable.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):

• A copy of your official college transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper or the highest completed degree (Associate's Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree)
  

LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: A valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record is required and must be maintained during employment. The use of a private automobile will be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, primarily inside an office environment, with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and short deadlines. They will be required to drive an automobile to conduct work and have direct contact with the public, vendors, and other District staff, with a high volume of work and tight deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand, sit, walk, push/pull, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds, climb stairs, stoop/bend, kneel, crouch, twist or apply pressure with wrists or hands, use both hands simultaneously, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously, have manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, have depth perception, color vision/distinguish shades, see small details, will be required to drive an automobile to conduct work, use a computer, and telephone.

EXAMINATION

OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination mayconsist of the following:

• Training and Experience (T & E) Evaluation
• Structured Interview and Technical Project

Only the most qualified applicants, as determined by the evaluation of the Supplemental Application, will be invited to the Technical Project / Structured Interviews.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROOF OF EDUCATIONIf you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/. RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Commission, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire. APPOINTMENT:
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six months.. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of one year during which time the employee must demonstrate an overall satisfactory performance. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period. This classification is designated at the management level.

PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.