"Assistant Director of Procurement Services"

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Assistant Director of Procurement Services position. The Assistant Director of Procurement Services is responsible for overseeing the College’s purchasing, contract compliance, business services, and auxiliary services, including childcare, the fitness center, cafés, and vending operations. This role ensures efficient operations, cost-effective procurement, and adherence to applicable regulations and institutional policies. Additionally, this role manages the College’s contract portfolio—overseeing the negotiation, execution, and monitoring of agreements to ensure compliance with legal, financial, and institutional requirements. The Assistant Director collaborates with internal departments and external vendors to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and expertise in procurement, contract management, and operational oversight are essential for success in this position.

This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change.

This position has college-wide responsibilities and requires travel between all campuses and off-site locations. Location will mainly be at the Blue Bell campus.

This position requires a credit history check.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, contract management, business services, or oversight of third-party auxiliary services, preferably within higher education or a similar public or nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated experience with competitive bidding, RFP development, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of public procurement practices and regulatory environments, including compliance with federal, state, and local procurement laws.
• Experience monitoring vendor performance and ensuring compliance with contract terms and service standards.
• Experience using enterprise procurement or financial systems (e.g., Ellucian Colleague or similar ERP software) is preferred.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience, including staff training and development is preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal departments, external vendors, and diverse stakeholders.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of procurement and contract compliance processes, particularly in a public or nonprofit institutional setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• High attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and ethical standards.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 24,000 students annually. The College is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service-learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College was recognized by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of sixteen “2021 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.

Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.mc3.edu/employment-opportunities This position will be open until filled.

Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran’s status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes.