Director, Procurement

Job in Dundalk, Baltimore City, Maryland, 21222, USA

Listing for: New River Community College

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12

Job specializations:

Management
Business Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Financial Manager
Business
Business Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Financial Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 YEAR

Class Description

The purpose of this class is to provide leadership and oversee the planning, direction, control and evaluation of all work associated with Purchasing.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and Five (
5) years of progressive experience in Purchasing and/or Contract Management or master's degree and three (3) years' experience in Purchasing and/ or Contract Management, preferably in Higher Education, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Certified Professional Public Buyer (CCPB), or Certified Professional Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft software/applications required.

Class Specific Essential Duties

Planning and directing the college's procurement activities.

Management of the following functions within the department: purchasing, contracts, P-Card program and requisition/purchase order training to college community.

Prepare and post solicitation documents to eMaryland Marketplace Advantage as assigned.

Establishing college policy and procedures.

Supervise, advise, and evaluate assigned staff, as required.

Serve as a liaison between college departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.

Manage the operating budget for assigned division or function, as required.

Position Specific Essential Duties

Plan, direct and manage a wide variety of procurement and administrative activities related to the purchasing and contracting of materials, equipment, and services on a competitive basis for the college.

Manage procurement personnel in the review, processing and monitoring of contracts, bids, and purchase orders.

Review, approve, and execute purchasing documents, as assigned.

Review and prepare Board exhibits for submission.

Obtain Board approval for purchases over $150,000.

Negotiates strategic sourcing agreements and any changes in vendor contracts in accordance with CCBC, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Manage long-range purchase planning and needs analysis to simplify and standardize services and commodities and reduce fiscal year procurement costs.

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