Manager, Purchasing

College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Full-time Administration / Clerical

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Manager, Purchasing

Job Description

*This position will be open until filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by 05/20/2024. Application review will begin 05/21/2024.

The Purchasing Manager is the procurement professional responsible for administering procurements including RFI's, RFQ's, RFP's, IFB's, Sole Sources, Purchase Orders, and Contracts. The Purchasing Manager will be expected to meet with college departments to gather requirements and process requests in accordance with NSHE policy, the NRS, CSN guidelines, and public procurement best practices. Prepares, writes, and reviews contracts to ensure compliance with policy, legal standards, insurance requirements, and ensures customer's needs are adequately defined in contract documents, all in the best interest of the college. Assess and reduce contract risk and ensure consistency of contract terms with CSN policy and goals. Applies innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgement to maximize value and minimize risk. Review purchase requisitions for procurement requirements, issue Purchase Orders, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure all necessary backup documentation is attached including quotes, insurance, licenses, etc.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of requirements for PO issuance including insurance, quotes, licensing, etc.
Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts
Knowledge of NSHE insurance requirements
Ability to analyze problem situations, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations in a concise, logical, and systematic manner
Ability to create IFB/RFP/RFQ documents
Ability to score, evaluate, and review solicitation proposals for responsiveness
Ability to manage multiple projects and procurements at same time
Ability to perform contract review, editing, and creation
Familiarity with NSHE Board of Regents Policy
Familiarity of essential elements of a contract
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a manner that contributes to building and maintaining an effective and cohesive work team
Demonstrated ability to think and decide quickly, and to communicate issues and solutions clearly and concisely
Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to create spreadsheets and reports
Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills; oral and written
Willingness to regularly interact with college departments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer support skills

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited college/university OR equivalent combination of education and experience
4 years professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

C.P.M, C.P.S.M., C.P.P.O., etc. Certification
Experience working in a fast-paced, fluid, and collegial culture

Salary Information:

Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $75,564

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---North-Las-Vegas-Campus/Manager--Purchasing_R0141978

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Manager, Purchasing

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