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Job Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - ACADEMICS

Posting Date: June 14, 2012

Closing Date: July 14, 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: Office of Procurement and Logistics

Special Note:

The Assistant Director for Academics will be the lead for developing and executing category strategies for academic categories, leading Strategic Category Teams (SCTï¿½s) for academics, identifying cost savings opportunities that achieve optimal cost, negotiations and contract execution with the Districtï¿½s supply base by driving the strategic sourcing process for academic categories. across the school district including:

- Benchmarking new processes, approaches, and technology that will continually drive improvements on performance and business results for academic categories.

-Researching, identifying and analyzing current and emerging procurement trends, develops a deep understanding of market conditions, develops proposed supply chain solutions focusing on total cost and value to DPS.

-Presenting innovative sourcing and supply chain solutions to gain leadership understanding and support.

-Negotiating agreements which include negotiating prices, terms and conditions, risk mitigations and licenses in support of those agreements and is the primary supplier relationship owner.

-Building and leveraging strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers to assure quality, service and delivery target are met.

-Lead in delivering cost savings through innovative solutions

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelorï¿½s degree in Business, Education, Supply Chain and/or relevant experience. MBA or Masters preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of 7 years of related experience in education, administration, grants, compliance, sourcing/procurement and/ or supply chain management. Good teamwork skills with the ability to effectively work across departments. Strong facilitation skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners and suppliers. Working knowledge of Strategic Sourcing methodology, procurement, supply chain knowledge, strategic thinking and supplier management acumen required. Strong management and interpersonal skills to include oral and written communication skills and the ability to motivate others, facilitate team building and drive change. Demonstrated success leading project teams to achieve quantifiable savings by applying strategic sourcing methodology. Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change with minimal supervision. Results oriented. Problem solving, process improvement and continuous improvement certification preferred including Lean and or Six Sigma experience.

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 Assistant Director, Academics will:

Essential Functions:

Address all areas of category management for Academics including category business plans, category strategy development, Strategic Category Teams.

Lead in the development and execution of Category negotiation strategies with suppliers, including specific targets for pricing, service, quality, intellectual property, etc.

Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities for Academics.

Develop subject matter expertise in assigned categories through external research, benchmarking and analyzing cost drivers. Provide market intelligence and category trends for Academics.

Responsible for Category Management Process Improvement and driving strategic sourcing methodology for academics categories.

Recognized as the Center of Knowledge for respective category areas, and shares this information with key stakeholders to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution.

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.