Director of Procurement

About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.
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Position Title
Director of Procurement

FLSA
Exempt

FT/PT
Full Time

Hours Per Week
37.5

Work Schedule
M-F 8:30-5

Grade
20

Minimum Compensation
$94,836

General Responsibilities

Manage and supervise purchasing activity; ensure proper state guided account coding, through the review of purchase orders issued; assign and review work of staff.
Responsible for implementing, communicating, reviewing, updating, and training on all purchasing and purchasing contract policies and procedures.
Employee is responsible to review and sign all college purchasing contracts, and review and approve language in all non-purchasing contracts as delegated by authority of the president.
Responsible to work with the College’s legal counsel to ensure changes to procedures and all contract agreements are written to protect legal rights of the College.
Responsible to review and approve contracts for the purchase of goods and services, ensuring consistency, completeness, and protection of the college in legal matters related to all agreements.
Coordinate, with cost center manager, contract terms, monitoring and close out processes of contracts as needed.
Responsible for oversight of the college’s procurement card program.
Monitors procurement legislation and assists with recommendations to best serve community colleges.
Explains and applies State Ethics laws for college personnel related to procurement activities.

Work Performed

Manage and supervise purchasing activity; ensure proper state guided account coding, through the review of purchase orders issued; assign and review work of staff.
Responsible for implementing, communicating, reviewing, updating, and training on all purchasing and purchasing contract policies and procedures.
Employee is responsible to review and sign all college purchasing contracts, and review and approve language in non-purchasing contracts as delegated by authority of the president.
Responsible to work with the College’s legal counsel to ensure changes to procedures and all contract agreements are written to protect legal rights of the College.
Responsible to review and approve contracts for the purchase of goods and services, ensuring consistency, completeness, and protection of the college in legal matters related to all agreements.
Coordinate, with cost center manager, contract terms, monitoring and close out processes of contracts as needed.
Responsible for oversight of the college’s procurement card program.
Monitors procurement legislation and assists with recommendations to best serve community colleges.
Explains and applies State Ethics laws for college personnel related to procurement activities.
Responsible for strategic planning for centralized college wide major purchases.
Responsible to manage the coordination of president and board approvals for purchasing ensuring accuracy, consistency, clarity and timeliness.
Report and safe keep contractual information for purchases necessary to maintain compliance with college policies and procedures.
In coordination with staff, recommend, implement, and coordinate day-to-day policies and procedures for purchasing.
Responsible for overseeing all solicitations in coordination with cost center managers and ensuring compliance with state law and college policies related to solicitations for goods and services.
Responsible for posting and advertising IFBs and RFPs in order to comply with college vending initiatives and goals.
Responsible for vendor communications.
Responsible for preparing and analyzing various reports for the president’s team and board.
Responsible for implementation of all system enhancements in coordination with the Director of budget and accounting.
Responsible for representing the college in all procurement affinity groups.
Prepare benchmarks of the functions supervised.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

5

Other Knowledge Required

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or JD preferred.
Purchasing certification such as C.P.M., C.P.P.O. or C.P.P.B. or five years of progressive responsibilities in purchasing and contract administration.
Minimum two years of people management experience.
Knowledge of federal state and local laws related to purchasing (e.g., COMAR).
Public sector purchasing experience preferred.
Ability to determine changes in regulations that affect policies and procedures related to areas of assignment.
Knowledge of contract administration principles.
Ability to use own initiative to locate and resolve problems.
Ability to coordinate with other areas of the college and external agencies to perform duties.
Ability to interact tactfully and to deal courteously and effectively with others.
Ability to interview, hire, train, direct, evaluate, discipline and provide supervisory support to staff.
Ability to analyze areas of responsibility and administrative systems to ensure accuracy and recommend and initiate modifications if necessary.
Experience with online purchasing such as Ellucian preferred.
Ability to use standardized computer software such as spreadsheets, database, and word processing.
Ability to operate routine accounting machines such as a calculator, computer terminal, copier, printer, and check signer.

Working Conditions

Position requires a great deal of coordination with internal and external constituents. Extended hours during peak periods, fast pace, busy, deadline-driven, high stress conditions.

Supervisory Position?
Yes

Division
Procurement DEPT - NEW

Department
Procurement DEPT - NEW

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).

EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

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