Purchasing Manager

Lincoln Land Community College • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement of goods and services, ensuring materials are sourced cost-effectively, delivered on time, and meet quality standards. This role ensures procurement activities align with college policies, regulatory guidelines, and applicable state laws. In addition, the Purchasing Manager supports facility construction projects through project management activities and oversees fixed asset inventory management processes. Through these responsibilities, the position helps the college maintain efficient operations, control expenses, and minimize procurement-related risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Individuals with extensive, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Supervisory experience.
• Purchasing/Procurement experience.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior working knowledge of community college finance, planning and budget management principles, policies and legal requirements, purchasing and inventory management as applied to government institutions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures materials are sourced cost-effectively, delivered on time, and meet quality standards.
• Ensures procurement activities align with college policies, regulatory guidelines, and applicable state laws.
• Supports facility construction projects through project management activities.
• Oversees fixed asset inventory management processes.

Benefits

• 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break
• 12 Fridays off in the summer
• 5 personal days
• 12 sick days
• Starting with 15 vacation days per year
• Tuition waiver on credited courses for staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children
• Free access to on-campus fitness center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level