Description

Position Summary: The Senior Buyer advances JCCC’s mission by ensuring the prudent and strategic use of institutional funds in the acquisition of commodities and services. This role places significant emphasis on business services and related commodities, including banking, financial services, insurance, employee benefits, legal services, space rental and vehicle lease agreements, and other professional services. The incumbent evaluates market conditions, collaborates with departments to define business needs, and manages sourcing activities through a variety of competitive solicitation methods. Responsibilities include reviewing, establishing, negotiating, and administering contracts on behalf of JCCC’s Procurement Department.
 

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
  • Develop and investigate sources of supply.
  • Manage processes to seek competitive pricing and maximum value through RFQ/RFB/RFP, piggyback opportunities, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
  • Participate in vendor fairs and other internal/external procurement events as necessary.
  • Occasionally serve as backup to other Senior Buyers in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), as well as Information Technology commodities and services. 
• Contract Administration:
  • Establish, review, negotiate, and manage contracts.
  • Keep contracts and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) up-to-date in network drive and eProcurement site (ProcureWare). 
• Purchasing & Compliance Operations:
  • Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with procurement policies and operating procedures.
• Vendor Management & Performance Oversight:
  • Assist departments with the concurrent management of vendors and vendor performance.
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and external vendors. 
• Reporting & Financial Oversight:
  • Track vendor costs, contract spending, and other data.
  • Prepare various reports as necessary. Compose monthly activity award recommendations for executive management and Board of Trustee approval.
• *Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and answer the following 3 questions?

In 100 words or less, please explain your familiarity with public procurement.
In 100 words or less, have you created RFP Scopes of Work? If so, please explain.
In 100 words or less, have you redlines and negotiated agreements? If yes, please explain.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Fulltime Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for nonJCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public, government, and cooperative purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of business law and Kansas statutes applicable to state procurements.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer/Buyer (CPPO/CPPB), Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP).