Manager, Purchasing

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager is the procurement professional responsible for administering procurements including RFI's, RFQ's, RFP's, IFB's, Sole Sources, Purchase Orders, and Contracts. The Purchasing Manager will be expected to meet with college departments to gather requirements and process requests in accordance with NSHE policy, the NRS, CSN guidelines, and public procurement best practices. Prepares, writes, and reviews contracts to ensure compliance with policy, legal standards, insurance requirements, and ensures customers' needs are adequately defined in contract documents, all in the best interest of the College. Assess and reduce contract risk and ensures consistency of contract terms with CSN policy and goals. Applies innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgement to maximize value and minimize risk. Reviews purchase requisitions for procurement requirements, issues Purchase Orders, negotiates pricing and terms, and ensures all necessary backup documentation is attached including quotes, insurance, licenses, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience: Associate's degree from an accredited college/university plus 2 years of professional experience; OR no degree, 4 years of professional experience.
• 4 years professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• C.P.M, C.P.S.M., C.P.P.O., etc. Certification.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, fluid, and collegial culture.
• Experience in contract review, editing, creation and negotiation.
• Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts.

Duties, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts.
• Ability to create IFB/RFP/RFQ documents.
• Ability to score, evaluate, and review solicitation proposals for responsiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and procurements at same time.
• Knowledge of requirements for PO issuance including insurance, quotes, licensing, etc.
• Familiarity with NSHE Board of Regents Policy.
• Familiarity of essential elements of a contract.
• Ability to perform contract review, editing, and creation.
• Strong customer support skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills; oral and written.
• Knowledge of NSHE insurance requirements.
• Willingness to regularly interact with college departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a manner that contributes to building and maintaining an effective and cohesive work team.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to create spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to analyze problem situations, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations in a concise, logical, and systematic manner.

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $86,445.

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts