Leads complex, high-value RFPs and competitive solicitations from planning through award. Partners with stakeholders, negotiates contracts, manages supplier performance, ensures public procurement compliance, analyzes spending and market conditions, and develops strategic sourcing and category strategies to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and support district priorities.
** Applications will be received until October 12, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Drive district wide fiscal responsibility and operational excellence by leading complex, high dollar competitive solicitations and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Operates within the Strategic Sourcing Procurement team. Partners with district leadership to align sourcing strategies and vendor selections with organizational priorities, optimize stewardship of public resources, and ensure full compliance with applicable public procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $76,211-$91,454. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the end-to-end development and execution of complex, high dollar Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other competitive solicitations from planning through contract award
- Partners with district stakeholders to define business requirements, develop solicitation documents, facilitate proposal evaluations, build consensus among evaluation committees, and ensure timely, transparent procurement outcomes
- Lead strategic negotiations for complex contracts, including pricing structures, commercial terms, service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and risk allocation to maximize value, mitigate risk, and ensure responsible stewardship of public funds
- Ensure full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local procurement laws, Denver Public Schools Board policies, and district procedures while advancing equity in procurement practices. Maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement process
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships by establishing performance expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs), conducting regular business reviews, monitoring contract compliance, and resolving complex supplier performance issues and contract disputes
- Analyze district spending patterns, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to identify strategic sourcing opportunities, reduce total cost of ownership, optimize supplier portfolios, and develop long term category and sourcing strategies that align with district priorities
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
(Education, Experience, Qualifications from Payfactors)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Five (5) or more years experience in Procurement, supply chain management, finance, and/or business administration.
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Official (CPPO), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Procurement Specialist (CPS), or other certification (ISM, APICS, etc.). Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher preferred.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.
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