Director, Procurement
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
Planning and directing the college’s procurement activities.
Management of the following functions within the department: purchasing, contracts, P-Card program and requisition/purchase order training to college community.
Prepare and post solicitation documents to eMaryland Marketplace Advantage as assigned.
Establishing college policy and procedures.
Serve as a liaison between college departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.
Manage the operating budget for assigned division or function, as required.
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.
Manage procurement personnel in the review, processing and monitoring of contracts, bids, and purchase orders.
Review, approve, and execute purchasing documents, as assigned.
Review and prepare Board exhibits for submission.
Obtain Board approval for purchases over $150,000.
Negotiates strategic sourcing agreements and any changes in vendor contracts in accordance with CCBC, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Manage long-range purchase planning and needs analysis to simplify and standardize services and commodities and reduce fiscal year procurement costs.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and Five (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, preferably in Higher Education, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft software/applications required.
Qualifications
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
Do you have five (5) years of progressive experience in Purchasing and/or Contract Management, or a master’s degree and three (3) years of experience in Purchasing and/or Contract Management?
Do you have experience working in higher education?
Do you have two years of supervisory experience?
Do you have a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CCPB) or Certified Professional Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification?
Are you proficient in using Microsoft software and applications?
Skills
Strategic sourcing
Policy development
Budget oversight
Board-level approvals
Public sector procurement
Benefits
At A Glance
Health and Medical: CIGNA Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
KaiserPrescription Drug Benefits: For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Mental Health Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
Dental Benefits: CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred Vision Benefits NVA
Flexible Spending Accounts: Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600 Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
Term Life Insurance: MetLife Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10) Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000).
Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty. Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability Plan: pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans: Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory) Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory) Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory) Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed.
Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Services: Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
Credit Union: First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
Mandated Federal Benefits: Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
Pay
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.
Schedule
CCBC Full Time