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Bloomington Public Schools
Purchasing Manager
Job Description
Openings as of 9/17/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/17/2026
True Openings as of 9/17/2026
Purchasing Manager JobID:
9663Position Type:
Administration Date Posted:
9/16/2026Location:
Educational Services Center Date Available:
ASAP Closing Date:
Until Filled Position Title:
Purchasing Manager Location:
Business Office atEducation Services Center Start Date:
As soon as possibleSalary:
Independent Plan Pay Level 9- Wage placement based on similar experience
Hours:
8 hours per day 5 days per week 12 monthsRequired Experience:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced organizational skills, problem solving skills, and resourcefulness in dealing with staff and parent concerns. Current knowledge of MN Statutes for procurement, joint purchasing contracts and purchasing thresholds (preferred). Current knowledge of state, county and city election laws and MN Statutes for school board elections (preferred). Bachelor Degree in Business (preferred). Minimum five years public education or five years private industry experience.Responsibilities:
Oversee all district purchasing functions. district bid openings, writing of specifications, bidding documents and related legal notices. Oversee process of reviewing contracts for legal, insurance and technology compliance. Approve all district PO's over recommended amount. Provide audit support to Controller, Building/Grounds, Transportation and Food Service. Oversee School Board Elections.Benefits:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being.These benefits include:
Health & Dental Insurance:
Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.Life Insurance and Disability Insurance:
Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.Retirement & Pension Savings:
Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.Paid Time Off:
Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.Employee Support:
There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources. The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insuranceAPPLICATION DEADLINE
Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed after five business days Submit online application, cover letter, and resume by clicking "Apply Now" Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/17/2026 11:49:07 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
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What they do
A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$105,476 / year median in Wisconsin
+2% projected growth