Manager – Purchasing

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job:

• Provides leadership and supervision to the purchasing function which includes, in addition to purchasing, coordination with the Risk Manager of the College’s general liability insurance and related risk management, and oversight of operational leases and contracts.
• Participates as a member of the College’s management team to achieve the College’s mission and goals and objectives.
• As the leader of the purchasing operation, develops and maintains an array of activities to ensure that purchases of goods and services made by the College are in compliance with Board policy and applicable law, obtaining goods and services at the least cost and highest quality.
• Minimizes loss exposure by, among other things, assessing risk and obtaining appropriate liability coverages at competitive prices.
• Creates and maintains a customer-focused culture in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Safeguards and advances the College’s interests by ensuring the creation and maintenance of operational leases and contracts.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is the immediate supervisor of two (2) purchasing specialists.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Experience:
• At least three years of hands-on experience in position(s) with responsibilities in procurement or supply chain management to include purchasing, contract services, accounting, budgeting, and insurance.
• Experience must include performing purchasing duties in an automated financial system.
• One year of experience in a supervisory role which may be concurrent with requirement #2.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO).
• Experience with Ellucian or similar systems.
• Higher Education experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Frequent need to move about the office and campus.
• Frequent use of office equipment such as computer, copier, fax, etc.
• Constantly communicates with others both inside and outside of the College.

Work Schedule

Standard hours are 8-5 Monday through Friday but, as a supervisor, must work hours and schedule necessary to ensure success.

Compensation Details

Excellent benefits package. Click here to view our benefits summary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.