Senior Procurement Specialist

13 hours ago


San Mateo, California, United States SMCCCD Full time
About Us

The San Mateo County Community College District is a dynamic and inclusive institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and promoting social justice. Our district serves a diverse student population, offering a rich learning experience that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.


Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Senior Buyer to join our team in the procurement department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services, developing bid specifications, and administering the procurement card program. This is a complex lead-level position that requires strong analytical and communication skills.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develops and confirms product specifications and quality expectations
  • Prepares bid specifications and RFP documents, analyzes bid results, and prepares reports related to the formal bidding process
  • Administers the procurement card program, including issuance and cancellation of cards and communications with cardholders and the bank
  • Participates in and/or provides direction to staff on purchasing transactions requiring specialized technical knowledge or understanding of specific commodities, materials, supplies, manufacturers, and District services
  • Analyzes and maintains inventory records and performs fiscal year close activities related to fixed assets and communicates with District external auditors on the fixed asset program

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Successful work experience of increasing responsibility in purchasing and volume buying, specification development, securing and evaluation of bids, commodity pricing methods, discounts, and selection of various supply sources
  • Possession of working knowledge of bidding, public contract code, and purchasing policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated skill in giving clear and concise instructions

Benefits

The San Mateo County Community College District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, medical plan premiums (depending on coverage), dental, vision, life insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), and optional tax-deferred retirement plans.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to excellence in education and social justice. We offer a competitive salary range of $94,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.



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