Government and Policy, Legal, Purchasing, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration, Executive Management, Logistics
Job Description
Director, Procurement
<div id="details-info" class="tab-pane active fr-view" style="margin:2px"> <dl> <dt><h2>Class Description</h2></dt> <dd><p></p><table width="672" style="width: 92%; margin-left: -8.1pt; margin-right: calc(9%);" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 100%; padding: 0 5.4pt;"><p style="margin: 0;">The College is seeking an experienced Procurement and Contract Management leader to oversee complex purchasing operations, competitive solicitations, and contract administration in a higher education environment. This role provides strategic direction for institution-wide procurement activities, including purchasing, contracts, P-Card administration, vendor negotiations, and compliance with state and federal regulations, while supervising professional procurement staff and managing high-value transactions. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in public sector procurement, strategic sourcing, policy development, budget oversight, and Board-level approvals to support efficient, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services that advance the mission of the College.</p><p style="margin: 0;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></dd> <dt><h2>Minimum Requirements</h2></dt> <dd><p><strong><u>Bachelor’s degree and Five</u><u> ( 5) years of progressive experience in Purchasing and/or Contract Management or master’s degree and three (3) years’ experience in Purchasing and/ or Contract Management</u>,</strong> preferably in Higher Education, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Certified Professional Public Buyer (CCPB), or Certified Professional Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft software/applications required.<br><br></p><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">For best consideration apply by May 3, 2026.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span data-pasted="true">This position has a starting salary range of $97,139 to $123,053 based on skills, experience, and internal equity. The established salary range for the position classification spans from $97,139 to $160,557.<br data-pasted="true"><br></span></div></dd> <dt><h2>Class Specific Essential Duties</h2></dt> <dd><p></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Planning and directing the college’s procurement activities.</li><li>Management of the following functions within the department: purchasing, contracts, P-Card program and requisition/purchase order training to college community.</li><li>Prepare and post solicitation documents to eMaryland Marketplace Advantage as assigned. </li><li>Establishing college policy and procedures.</li><li>Supervise, advise, and evaluate assigned staff, as required. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between college departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.</li><li>Manage the operating budget for assigned division or function, as required. </li></ol></dd> <dt><h2>Position Specific Essential Duties</h2></dt> <dd><p></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Plan, direct and manage a wide variety of procurement and administrative activities related to the purchasing and contracting of materials, equipment, and services on a competitive basis for the college. </li><li>Manage procurement personnel in the review, processing and monitoring of contracts, bids, and purchase orders. </li><li>Review, approve, and execute purchasing documents, as assigned. </li><li>Review and prepare Board exhibits for submission.</li><li>Obtain Board approval for purchases over $150,000.</li><li>Negotiates strategic sourcing agreements and any changes in vendor contracts in accordance with CCBC, state, and federal rules and regulations. </li><li>Manage long-range purchase planning and needs analysis to simplify and standardize services and commodities and reduce fiscal year procurement costs. </li></ol></dd> </dl>
