District Director Of Purchasing And Contract Administration - DIS - Req10888

District Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration - DIS - req10888

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Job will remain open until filled.

Posting closes on: 7/15/2024 at 6:00pm CST

The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation's only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.

Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.2% who rely on financial aid, 41.0% who are first-generation in college; 4.3% who are veterans, and 25.1% who are over age 25.

The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.

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Hours per Week: 40+

Hourly or Salaried: Salary

Funding source: Hard Money

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Purchasing & Contract Admin

2222 N. Alamo St.

San Antonio, Texas, 78215

United States

Job Summary and Description

District Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration directs the procurement and purchasing operations and strategies to provide the material and services to meet Alamo Colleges requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing while adhering to state statues, grant and contract requirements, and Board of Trustee policies. Oversees the request for proposal, bidding, and awarding processes as well as the requisition and purchase order processes.

Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to change. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to college customer requests.

Additionally oversees the administration of the enterprise-wide purchasing, PCard program; surplus disposal program; contract administration; Small, Minority, Women & Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Program (SMWVBE) program; and the campus card program.

Reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Fiscal Services.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related area or a combination of education, training and experience that equates to the required degree.

• Ten (10) years highly responsible experience in the management of purchasing/procurement functions for a large scale organization along with demonstrated knowledge of regulations pertaining to public entity-purchasing process.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prefer master's degree in a related field.

• Prefer higher education or similar governmental entity experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification in at least one of the following: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CCPSM), Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD).

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be insurable through the organization's insurers.

Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen

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