Director of Purchasing

Job Summary

The Director of Purchasing – Contracts and Accounts Payable will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods, equipment, and services for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. This leadership position involves overseeing the operations and staff within the purchasing, contracts, and accounts payable departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Authorize and generate purchase orders following budget confirmation.
• Ensure adherence to state regulations and institutional policies.
• Select and manage vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contracts within established guidelines.
• Prepare bid specifications, analyze vendor responses, and manage programs such as P-Card administration, equipment inventory, and travel coordination.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance purchasing procedures to optimize efficiency.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations, manage time-off requests, make recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations, and oversee daily work assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field, and four (4) years of purchasing experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Working knowledge of North Carolina e-procurement is desired.

About the Department

Finance & Business Services

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