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Purchasing Director
Job Description
Job Title
Purchasing DirectorDepartment
Purchasing And Auxiliary ServicesFLSA
ExemptDirect Reports
Purchasing Technician, Purchasing Tech/Buyer, Part-Time Visa Card Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor degree with a concentration in Finance or Accounting.
Work Experience
5 years in Governmental Procurement
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relations skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.
- Ability to make presentations to large audiences.
- Excellent computer skills as evidenced by experience with at least one data analysis/business intelligence software product (such as SAS, SPSS, Informer, Colleague) and competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word. North Carolina E-Procurement System, NCID, BOA Works Application,
- Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.
Essential Functions
The Purchasing Director is responsible for managing the purchasing process for Durham Tech. This includes consulting with and assisting all levels of the organization concerning procurement policies and procedures to obtain quality products and or services at the best possible value. This position is also responsible for interpreting and explaining state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing procurement activities for the College.
Job Duties
- Procurement approval of all supplies, goods, and services for the College including all formal and informal bid solicitation;
- Procurement Administrator for E-Procurement system; P-Card Program, Contract System, Travel System, Visa Card Program Administrator;
- Equipment Coordinator;
- Maintain Vendor Data Base;
- Maintain Vendor Information e.g., W-9 files, 1099 Files, and Certificate of Insurance;
- Supervise Purchasing Technician;
- Supervise Purchasing Technician/Buyer;
- Provide procurement in-service training;
- Establish and maintain new accounts for College;
- Submit various reports as required by North Carolina Community College System and North Carolina Purchasing & Contracts Division;
- Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure all invoices are processed and paid timely;
- Provide guidance to Faculty/Staff of informal procurement;
- Provide guidance to Faculty/Staff of Formal Bids, Post Solicitations, conduct pre-bids, guide the award process, complete final bid awards;
- Provide administrative guidance of the Visa card program as Program Administrator;
- Provide monthly procurement reports to each Divisional VP;
- Provide initial Procurement training to new Hires, Deans, Program Asst. VP etc. as requested;
- Provide initial Visa Card training to all new cardholders; and
- Other Projects as assigned.
Physical Demands
asonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
- Good eye/hand dexterity.
Required Working Hours
A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four-and-one-haHiring Range
$56,664 - $67,289Job Type
Full Time StaffPosting Number
AS603POpen Date
03/21/2023Close Date
04/07/2023Open Until Filled
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