ABOUT GREEN DOT:
Green Dot Public Schools (www.greendot.org) is the leading charter school operator in Los Angeles, one of top three largest in the nation, and an important catalyst for education reform in the State of California. We are the only charter school operator in the country to lead the wholesale take-over and turn-around of a 3,000-plus student high school. The U.S. Department of Education featured Green Dot as a national leader in school turnarounds. Green Dot currently employs over 700 dedicated mission-driven personnel to serve more than 10,000 students.

Green Dot’s mission is to transform public education in Los Angeles so that every student can graduate, prepared for college, leadership, and life. We achieve this mission by running a network of middle and high schools in low-income communities and influencing the Los Angeles school district to transform its failing secondary schools into clusters of small successful schools.

OPPORTUNITY:
The Procurement Manager will lead the organization in all major sourcing decisions. In addition to developing best practices for procurement and purchasing, they will also work closely with department heads to develop a procurement strategy for each major cost category. In addition to shopping for the best price, he/she will also be searching for best quality of service or product. The Procurement Manager will manage all vendor relationships for Green Dot. S/he will arrange for the purchasing of all materials, equipment, property and services that the organization needs to function. The Procurement Manager will leverage Green Dot’s size and rapid growth to drive the most value to the organization and build deeper relationships with the organization’s vendors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Some examples of the work of the Procurement Manager:
> Develop tools to enable to build out the Green Dot sourcing function including standard RFPs, contract terms and a procurement calendar.
> Procures computer automation equipment, network systems, telecommunications, general office equipment, furnishings, supplies and miscellaneous services through new contracts, competitive bids or existing contracts.
> Manage the organization’s textbook purchasing process.
> Create, maintain and update approved vendor list.
> Meets with vendors and contractors to ensure quantity and item description satisfy the need of the requestor.
> Obtains new and updated certificates from insurance carriers and answers all questions regarding insurance requirements and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
> A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
> Knowledge and understanding of procurement methods, principles and terminology.
> 4+ years of business experience with progressing responsibility, including sourcing, purchasing and related functions.
>Proficient in analyzing data and making business recommendations to executives.
> Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
> Excellent customer service.
> Ability to exercise and use sound business judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
> Able to and work on multiple projects simultaneously and perform well under pressure.
> Effective communication skills, with ability to deliver presentations and communicate issues clearly to diverse stakeholders
> Ability to maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels
> Ability to develop and strengthen relationships with vendors to increase the value they provide to Green Dot
> Strong sense of integrity, ethics, and drive to achieve and grow
> Humility, sense of humor, and rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential.

COMPENSATION:
The annual salary for this position is $60,000. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of Los Angeles students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
We require all candidates to complete an online application at http://www.greendot.org/careers.

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. We are looking to fill this position ASAP.

• Location: Los Angeles (downtown)
• Compensation: $60,000
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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