Director of Procurement
Company: Indian River State College
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: September 23, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionWorking at IRSC has its perks! In addition to
helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our
students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits
package:Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with
perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that
prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await
you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.Retirement
Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our
retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a
sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're
planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.Generous Time-Off
Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time,
ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.Career
Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not
just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.Join
Our Team as Director of Procurement Operations!Are you a strategic
leader with a knack for procurement and supply chain management?
We're looking for a Director of Procurement Operations to lead our
purchasing, contracts, and supply chain activities. Reporting
directly to the Associate Vice President of Capital Planning,
Projects, and Facilities, you'll ensure our college's procurement
processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with all
regulations.What You'll Do:
- Lead and oversee all procurement operations, including
contracts, inventory, and surplus management.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive
cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with legal codes and Board policies in all
purchasing activities.
- Provide training and support to staff on procurement procedures
and best practices.What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in procurement, preferably
in a college setting.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and
supply chain management.
- Impactful role with the opportunity to shape procurement
practices across the college.
- Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and
efficiency.If you're detail-oriented, skilled in contract
negotiations, and ready to lead a dynamic team, we want to hear
from you! Apply today and help us drive excellence in procurement
at Indian River State College.JOB SUMMARY:Under the general
direction of the Associate Vice President of Capital Planning,
Projects, and Facilities you will direct the daily operations of
the procurement operations procedures and activities for the
College are effective. Responsible for the design, execution, and
effectiveness of a system of internal controls of financial
information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws,
regulations, policies. and efficient. Develops, directs and
oversees contracts, materials and supply chain activities. Performs
complex analytical duties and leadership for the College related to
procurement contracts, shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory,
disposal of surplus property, fixed assets and records retention.
Responsible for the preparation for both informal and formal
bidding including all construction projects and various supplies
and services for the College. Monitors all aspects of contract
compliance with legal codes, laws, and District Board of Trustees
policies. Reviews, approves, and negotiates requests for change
orders and contract amendments. Assists with the creation and/or
implementation of policies, procedures, forms, and processes.
Provides customer service, input, and recommendations to end users
on supply chain matters. Manages key vendor relationships to ensure
they serve their intended purpose to reduce expenses, bring
efficiency and generate revenue.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews requisitions for good and services, processes purchase
orders and obtains quotes; negotiates best value and places orders
with appropriate supplier(s). (20%)
- Oversees the shipping, receiving, warehouse management,
inventory process, disposal of surplus items for all College owned
fixed assets. (20%)
- Completes all formal and informal public solicitation to ensure
compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations including Board of Trustee policies and procedures.
(15%)
- Conduct or assist in strategic sourcing best practices and
negotiations of prices and contract terms and conditions.
(15%)
- Responsible for administrators training and implantation to
College's internal customers on purchasing card program; State and
Federal purchasing policies, regulations and procedures, including
receiving, inventory controls and contract compliance on all
materials and services. (15%)
- Supervises and directs the activities of all employees within
the Purchasing, Receiving, Supply Chain and Courier operations
(10%)
- Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
(5%)QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field of study required.
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in purchasing
required in a college setting preferred; or an equivalent of ten
(10) years or combination of training, and experience which
provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this
job.
- Advanced knowledge in strategic sourcing and contract
negotiations
- Knowledge of college purchasing processes, dealing with
purchasing issues, on-line purchasing systems, products, and
handling vendors.
- Knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices
- Skill in working in Microsoft Suites, Inventory tracking and
ERP based applications.
- Ability to prioritize task and detailed oriented.
- Ability to be creative and to use diplomacy.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:This position classifies the physical exertion requirements
as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time
with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10
pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is
in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or
standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some
pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered
capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must
have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If
someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do
sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such
as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of
time.ClassificationStaffSupervisoryYesFLSA ExemptYesEmployment
TypeRegularCompensation and Application DeadlinePay range starts
at: $92,043.17 . All salary calculations start at the minimum
salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience -
Open until filled -
Keywords: Indian River State College, Fort Pierce , Director of Procurement, Executive , Fort Pierce, Florida
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