Manager, Procurement

Department: Supplier Managed Services

Location: District Administration

Reports To: Executive Director, Supplier Managed Services

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req1379

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm, occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Develops and leads the procurement activities College-wide that include purchasing of various equipment and supplies and services.Manages the performance of assigned staff.Performs all work in accordance with sound purchasing guidelines and practices, College procurement policy and procedures and applicable Federal, State and local laws required of public sector higher education institutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and leads the purchasing activities for specialized commodities College-wide that include computer hardware and software and various equipment and supplies

Trains and manages the performance of assigned staff

Assists with procurement strategies including spend analysis, market and geographic considerations and strategic importance for the College

Leads the completion of unit goals, objectives and expectations

Leads cross-training efforts to ensure support continuity throughout the team

Provides analysis, consultation, and recommendations to direct reports as necessary

Researches, locates, obtains best availability, and negotiates best pricing for commodities

Manages Supply Chain contracts and serves as departmental primary point of contact to vendors and other constituents

Provides consultation to internal customers and stakeholders regarding market conditions, suppliers and applicable Federal, State and local laws that apply to procurement in public higher educational institutions

Works with other procurement professionals and cross functional teams to build and develop strategies that will support strategic procurement plans

Prepares and processes complex requests for proposal (RFP’s) and requests for quote (RFQ’s.)

Manages the competitive and sealed bid processes in the College’s public purchasing environment

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

·Bachelor’s degree in a related field

oSignificant related experience may substitute for education

·Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience purchasing/supply chain experience in a goal-driven, professional and dynamic environment

·Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team

·Demonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling and ensuring the quality of the work of others

·Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

·Possess working knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

·Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive client relationships

·Ability to proficiently use a variety of internet tools and social networking sites as an employment sourcing tool

·Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast pace work environment requiring flexibility and a sense of urgency

·Demonstrated unwavering commitment to teamwork, diversity and inclusion

·Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently

·Ability to deliver high performance outcomes while balancing the demands of multiple work streams

·Ability to be creative and exercise initiative

·Ability to effectively coordinate related events

·Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

·Possess strong organizational and time-management skills

·Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail

·Ability to multi-task, adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlines

·Demonstrated basic project management skills

·Demonstrated Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity

·Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality

·Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Service Focus

Quality of Work

Collaboration

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Communication

·Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

·Adaptability

·Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Master’s degree in a related field

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification from the Institute of Supply Management

Demonstrated experience applying a variety of quality problem solving tools and lean techniques

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Possess knowledge of government and public sector regulations affecting supply chain management such as the Ohio Revised Code

Possess advanced skills with database and spreadsheet applications, such as MS Access and Excel

Knowledge of eProcurement software, such as Jaggaer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;

The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.However, there will be walking; standing; bending; stooping; and carrying of various items and equipment;

Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Special Note:

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.