Senior Manager of Procurement

Senior Manager of Procurement JobID: 837

Position Type:

Business Office/Senior Manager of Procurement

Date Posted:

5/27/2026

Location:

Camden City School District

Closing Date:

06/04/2026

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CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Senior Manager of Procurement

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Procurement will play a key role in supporting schools by overseeing how the District purchases what it needs to serve students. The Senior Manager of Procurement will work closely with the School Business Administrator and Assistant School Business Administrator.

Certification Requirements (NJDOE-Aligned)

In accordance with:

• N.J.A.C. 6A:9B
• N.J.S.A. 18A:27-1 et seq.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 5 years relevant experience required
• Expert knowledge of NJ public school procurement laws, regulations and practices
• Hold or be willing to obtain a NJ Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) license within 2 years.
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis and utilizing results to develop policies and guidelines
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• A valid Driver's license as well as current insurance and a vehicle with valid registration

Core Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Purchasing work stream

• Manage implementation of purchasing procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and policies

• Stay informed of any changes to relevant laws, regulations and policies and recommend policy and process changes as needed

• Support SBA in improving and communicating purchasing processes and procedures

• Establish and maintain procedures for custody and control of assets and records, including public advertisements and contracts

• Support SBA in developing strategies for managing contracts

• General responsibilities:

• Supervise and evaluate Purchasing team

• Manage staff to ensure efficient delivery of services

• Manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects and tasks to meet the goals of the Division of School Finance and Analytics and the District

• Prepare reports as needed/requested

• Be the final requisition approver before the School Business Administrator

• Establish and maintain relationships with individual and business partners

• Establish RFP and Bids based upon District needs.

• Maintain the necessary documentation for bid scoring and auditing processes.

• Implement changes in procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines

• Maintain an up to date Purchasing Manual in conjunction with changes in Federal and State law.

• Assist with training staff on the Purchasing Manual and on proper purchasing methods when necessary.

• Collaborate with and support internal stakeholders on purchasing processes and procedures

• Collaborate with colleagues in the Business Office to prepare for local, state, and federal reviews and audits

• Supports projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager - Division of School Finance or the School Business Administrator

CORE COMPETENCIES

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• Advanced project management skills
• Contract management skills
• Exceptional project and process management skills
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Exceptional responsiveness
• High ethical standards
• QPA certification strongly preferred
• NJ education expertise strongly preferred
• A willingness to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to achieve strong results
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and budget management programs
• Ability and desire to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible, optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges
• Integrity and reliability in all interactions
• Commitment to the success of all Camden students
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Prompt and outstanding attendance
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment required
• Effective problem-solving, organizational, human relations and communications skills required
• Demonstrated ability to analyze a situation accurately, and adopt and implement an

effective course of action

• Successful experience in managing and developing staff

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

Environmental Demands:

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate too high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month position. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with Board policy and applicable agreements.

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulations, and district leadership procedures.

Reports To: School Business Administrator or designee

Supervises: Procurement Specialist(s)

Work Year: Twelve (12) Months

Classification: Unaffiliated/Confidential

Minimum Starting Salary: $105,000.00

Maximum Starting Salary: $130,000.00

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011 are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)