Description
Position Summary: The Director of Procurement Services is responsible for directing the procurement, and shipping/receiving activities for the district and for ensuring procurement and contractual processes and practices are in compliance with college policies, state requirements and the State of Arizona Procurement Code.Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education Certified Professional Public Buyer certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire Five years procurement services experience, preferably in the public sector An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to assigned work Knowledge of sources of supply, markets and pricing trends Knowledge of inventory control, document retention, and warehousing operations Skill analyzing and awarding bids Skill preparing, monitoring and maintaining budgets Skill enforcing purchasing policies and procedures to adhere to procurement laws Skill preparing specifications for materials, supplies and services Skill in effective supervision practices
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with an attention to detail Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment Ability to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Application Process
Please visit the link below to the Cochise College online application for this position: (Copy and paste this link into your browser) https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cochisecollege/jobs/4479619/ft-director-of-procurement-services?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Contact Info
Name: Denise Mazanek
Phone: 520-515-5475
Email: mazanekd@cochise.edu