Procurement Manager

NWTC•Green Bay, WI

3d•$76,544 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the day-to-day activities of its Purchasing team, including staff and team development. The manager serves as a technical resource and mentor for the College while overseeing purchasing functions. The role is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, requires approximately one day of travel per month, and supervises Procurement Specialists, a Procurement Assistant, and Work Study Students. The standard schedule is 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work other hours as necessary. The salary range is $76,544 to $82,500 per year; placement within the range depends on education, experience, current wages, and internal equity. The Procurement Manager oversees procurement operations and staff, ensures compliance with applicable organizational, governmental, and grant requirements, administers purchasing systems and programs, and manages public construction bids, contracts, and leases. The role also conducts supplier and market research, trains College staff, collaborates with public entities on cooperative purchasing, prepares procurement reports and recommendations, and maintains accurate purchase order and supplier data in the ERP system.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Three years of progressive purchasing experience.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Experience with ERP systems, contract management software, e-Procurement software, or similar systems.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the district’s standard insurance policy terms.

Nice To Haves

Public Purchasing certification and/or completion of public purchasing courses.
Workday computer skills.

Responsibilities

Manage departmental human-resource needs, including employee selection, retention, performance management, and development.
Oversee and assist with procurement team operations, including preparing procurement processes, approving bids and requests for proposals, advertising and notifications, and making public bid award decisions.
Maintain knowledge of organizational, governmental, and grant rules affecting purchases; ensure purchases comply with applicable laws and regulations; and explain the rules to employees and vendors.
Oversee administration of the eProcurement system to ensure vendor and policy compliance.
Oversee and manage public construction bid package creation, bidding, and contract processes.
Oversee the pro-card program, order management program, and college vehicle database.
Research products and market conditions to identify qualified suppliers and assess supplier capabilities.
Create and manage contracts and leases in the contract management system.
Create and deliver training to College staff on purchasing administration systems and procurement policies.
Assist in developing operational policies and procedures within the framework of state purchasing rules and regulations.
Collaborate with public entities to promote cooperative and consortium purchasing.
Prepare and present detailed procurement reports, including cost savings, supplier performance, and policy compliance, and provide analysis-based recommendations to the Director.
Maintain accurate and reliable purchase order and supplier data in the ERP system.