Senior Buyer - Business Services

About the role

The Senior Buyer advances JCCC’s mission by ensuring the prudent and strategic use of institutional funds in the acquisition of commodities and services. This role places significant emphasis on business services and related commodities, including banking, financial services, insurance, employee benefits, legal services, space rental and vehicle lease agreements, and other professional services. The incumbent evaluates market conditions, collaborates with departments to define business needs, and manages sourcing activities through a variety of competitive solicitation methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and investigate sources of supply.
• Manage processes to seek competitive pricing and maximum value through RFQ/RFB/RFP, piggyback opportunities, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Participate in vendor fairs and other internal/external procurement events as necessary.
• Occasionally serve as backup to other Senior Buyers in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), as well as Information Technology commodities and services.
• Establish, review, negotiate, and manage contracts.
• Keep contracts and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) up-to-date in network drive and eProcurement site (ProcureWare).
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with procurement policies and operating procedures.
• Aid departments with the concurrent management of vendors and vendor performance.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and external vendors.
• Track vendor costs, contract spending, and other data.
• Prepare various reports as necessary.
• Compose monthly activity award recommendations for executive management and Board of Trustee approval.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Public, government, and cooperative purchasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of business law and Kansas statutes applicable to state procurements preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer/Buyer (CPPO/CPPB), Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) preferred.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Contract Administration, Purchasing & Compliance Operations, Vendor Management & Performance Oversight, Reporting & Financial Oversight, Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided).
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS).
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays).
• 14 days of paid holidays.
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents).
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non-JCCC courses for employee.
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.
• And many more!

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.