Senior Buyer-Technology Services

About the role

The Senior Buyer - Technology Services 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 services and commodities related to hardware, software, general technology, and technology-related infrastructure projects. 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.
• Establish, review, negotiate, and manage contracts.
• Keep contracts and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) up-to-date in network drive and eProcurement site (ProcureWare).
• Develop (written terms and conditions) and manage key technology provisions related to digital accessibility, digital security, digital connectedness, data-processing, and service-level requirements throughout the bidding and contract management process in compliance with JCCC’s terms and conditions, state statutes, and industry-best practices.
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with procurement policies and operating procedures.
• Assist 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

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: 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.
• Contract Administration: Establish, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, keep contracts and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) up-to-date in network drive and eProcurement site (ProcureWare), develop (written terms and conditions) and manage key technology provisions related to digital accessibility, digital security, digital connectedness, data-processing, and service-level requirements throughout the bidding and contract management process in compliance with JCCC’s terms and conditions, state statutes, and industry-best practices.
• Purchasing & Compliance Operations: Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with procurement policies and operating procedures.
• Vendor Management & Performance Oversight: Assist departments with the concurrent management of vendors and vendor performance. Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and external vendors.
• Reporting & Financial Oversight: 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.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided).
• Retail 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.