Purchasing Director

Department Information To apply: https://hr.cccs.edu/jobs/search/system-office-search-page Description of Job CCCS is hiring a Purchasing Director to join the Fiscal team at System Office. We are looking for a leader in governmental or higher education purchasing. If you’re someone who is easily able to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and different organizational levels, we encourage you to apply! As the Purchasing Director, you will lead and guide purchasing at the individual Colorado Community College System (CCCS) colleges, serving as the primary liaison between the State Purchasing Office and the CCCS college purchasing offices, ensuring alignment and efficiency systemwide. You will provide purchasing oversight for CCCS and purchasing management for all goods and services on behalf of the System Office. In this role you will also coordinate contract processing and serve as the procurement risk management officer, in conjunction with the legal department. Duties & Responsibilities Act as the Senior Authority to administer the purchasing processes for the System Office by providing expert opinions and direction to employees, and by assuring that the System Office is in compliance with all State Fiscal Rules and Procurement Code. Conduct solicitations for the System Office and coordinate cooperative solicitations for system-wide use. Provide training and guidance to System Office staff on procurement requirements and processes. Provide training for new procurement staff systemwide. Provide guidance and direction to college managers who are developing contracts, and vendor agreements Advise and consult with college management on concerns regarding contract issues that could have a fiscal impact on the college. Evaluate policies and procedures system-wide to develop and maintain current procedures that reflect appropriate guidance, including State Procurement Code, State Fiscal Rules, State of Colorado Revised Statutes, and Commercial Card (P-Card and Travel Card) Policies, Rules, and Requirements. These policies should be designed considering appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties. Maintain involvement in statewide procurement activities such as the State Procurement and Contracts Office (SPCO) bi-annual Procurement Advisory Council (PAC) meetings, monthly Statewide Purchasing Director calls, and other activities that may be planned by the SPCO. Review, process, and approve purchase orders. Develop/Compose contracts upon request. Negotiate with businesses on behalf of the college when needed. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Bachelor’s degree. A combination of education and relevant experience, in addition to that required for the position, will substitute for the degree. Must have minimum of three years of progressively responsible purchasing management experience in state or local government and/or higher education. Supplemental Information Competencies/KSAs Certificate of CPM, CPPO or CPPB from NIGP or NAPM preferred but not required at time of hire. Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to perform complicated and detailed analysis. Practiced in writing and implementing policy and procedures. Leadership skills. Negotiation skills. High-level understanding of contract management. High-level understanding of risk management programs. Ability to manage complex projects. Exceptional acumen in interpreting federal and state regulations, contractual agreements and obligations, and legal documentation Self-motivated with strong, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to continuously learn. Ability to quickly absorb technical concepts and communicate effectively with non-technical and technical audiences, verbally and in writing. Experience with the State accounting system (CORE) and knowledge of State of Colorado Fiscal Rules and Colorado Procurement Code pr…

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