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Lake Travis ISD - Director of Purchasing

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: Lake Travis ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office
Position: Director
Assignment Level: Area
  • Business/Finance
Job Title: Director of Purchasing
School: Lake Travis ISD
Campus Description: The Lake Travis Independent School District is a 6A district located alongside the south shore of picturesque Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country, about 20 miles west of Austin.<br /> <br /> The district encompasses 118.2 square miles that are bound by the shores of Lake Travis on the north, Travis and Hays county lines on the south, the Pedernales River to the west, and Lake Austin and Barton Creek to the east.<br /> <br /> Originally a component of the Dripping Springs school district, Lake Travis ISD was formed on June 12, 1981. At that time, 541 students were enrolled in grades K-12. Since then, district enrollment has increased to approximately 10,770 students (October 2025) in 11 campuses, including:<br /> <br /> Bee Cave Elementary School (Grades K-5)<br /> Lake Pointe Elementary School (Grades EE-5)<br /> Lake Travis Elementary School (Grades EE-5)<br /> Lakeway Elementary School (Grades K-5)<br /> Rough Hollow Elementary School (Grades K-5)<br /> Serene Hills Elementary School (Grades K-5)<br /> West Cypress Hills Elementary School (Grades K-5)<br /> Bee Cave Middle School (Grade 6-8)<br /> Hudson Bend Middle School (Grades 6-8)<br /> Lake Travis Middle School (Grades 6-8)<br /> Lake Travis High School (Grades 9-12)<br /> Information about each campus can be found on individual school websites.<br /> <br /> In all, our reputation for excellence in academic and extracurricular programs, modern and well-equipped facilities and dedicated, highly-qualified staff are a few of the many reasons why Lake Travis ISD is 'The Destination District’ for thousands of families.
Date Posted: 8/27/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, proactively directs and manages the purchasing, contracting and distribution activities of the district. Refines purchasing procedures to process bids, proposals and purchases for goods, services, construction, renovations, food services, benefits and insurance in support of a fast-growth school district. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Proactively supervises daily activities of the purchasing, distribution center (“warehouse”) and copy center.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, TASBO or Certified Texas Contract Developer (preferred). Five (5) years professional-level business, project management, purchasing and warehousing experience.
Salary Range: 225 work days. See current salary for pay grade on the Administrative compensation plan
Benefits: Lake Travis ISD is proud to offer an extensive and comprehensive benefits package to our staff and their families.
How To Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/laketravis/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=5267

Contact Person:

Name: Amber Cambridge
Email: cambridgea@ltisdschools.org
Address: 3322 Ranch Road 620 South
City: Austin
State: TX
Zip: 78738-6801
Phone: (512) 533-6009
Fax: (512) 533-6001