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Job Title: DIRECTOR - STRATEGIC SOURCING HUMAN RESOURCES/BENEFITS/LEGAL/UTILITIES/RISK MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE

Posting Date: June 14, 2012

Closing Date: July 19, 2012

Salary Range: - (annually)

Job Type: Administrative

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Procurement & Logistics Director

Special Note:

The Director Strategic Sourcing Human Resources Medical Legal Utilities Risk Management and Real Estate will lead for development and execution of category strategies for Human Resources, Legal, Utilities, Risk Management and Real Estate categories including leading Strategic Category Teams (SCT's) for assigned categories, identifying and driving cost savings opportunities that achieve optimal value, negotiations and contract execution with the District's supply base by driving the strategic sourcing process.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field required. MBA or certification strongly preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of 7 - 10 years of relevant experience.
High level of strategic sourcing experience and/or specific category management in HR, Benefits, Legal, Risk Management, Utilities and/or Real Estate.
Demonstrated ability in strategic sourcing principles and methodologies including demand management, supplier relationship management, essentials of negotiation and situation assessment.
Demonstrated excellence in working with multiple internal customers and driving customer satisfaction and innovation. A proven track record of successful project management and implementation.
Exceptional communication skills, follow-up skills and ability to collaborate and align with diverse, cross functional matrix teams.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director the Director - Strategic Sourcing Human Resource/Benefits/Legal/Utilities/Risk Management and Real Estate will:

Essential Functions:

Champion the strategic sourcing process.

Lead operationally for assigned categories.

Lead Strategic Category Teams for assigned categories.

Lead Category Management including the development of Category Business Plans, Category Strategies with defined plans for cost savings, short, medium and long term sourcing plans.

Establish and maintain a quality base of suppliers whose business strategies and practices align and support the organizationï¿½s strategic sourcing objectives.

Perpetual review of the quality system to ensure its effectiveness.

Manage effective internal controls to ensure alignment with audit guidelines, federal and state laws and/or regulations.

Manage and facilitate process improvement by driving the strategic sourcing process and methodology.

Develop and train direct reports.

Provide general administration and logistics.

Security Clearance:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position. Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.