Active OpportunityAdministration & FinanceDetected Jul 7, 2026

Rowland USD has approved and is recruiting for a new Purchasing Manager to oversee districtwide procurement, including warehouse, mail, reprographics, bids, contracts, and public works purchasing. The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services and will implement systems and procedures to ensure compliant, efficient purchasing. This creates an opening to discuss procurement process redesign, e‑procurement platforms, and category strategies (including IT, curriculum, and facilities) with a new central decision maker.

Position is Range 80 on District Leadership Team schedule, indicating a senior role with authority over bids and contracts.

Rowland UnifiedNew purchasing manager and systems

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