Director of Campus Procurement
Apply NowCompany: Colorado Mesa University
Location: Grand Junction, CO 81504
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Director of Campus Procurement
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
Directs and coordinates the purchasing operations of the University, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Develops, maintains and supervises a computerized purchasing system. Approves requisitions, verifies fund availability issues purchase orders, establishes encumbrances, removes invoices, receives goods, sets up back orders, and notifies Accounts Payable to approve payments.
Provide project management and oversight for the University's Jaggaer based eProcurement procure to pay system. Oversee campus wide implementation and system management to develop strategic procurement initiatives and enable campus spend analytics.
Plans, organizes and prepares operational budgets for the purchasing and transportation operations. Monitors and approves expenditures for areas of responsibility.
Responsible for hiring, and supervising Purchasing staff by establishing priorities, assigning projects, directing activities, reviewing progress, prioritizing workloads, developing staff members' skill and ability, evaluating performance, approving leave, and formulating work policies and procedures. Provides documentation to support personnel decisions and recommendations.
Interviews, selects and approves vendors in accordance with university purchasing and fiscal rules, and monitors vendor performance. Analyzes bids, checking bid specifications, delivery deadlines and related contractual obligations. Analyzes market conditions and availability of commodities for delivery. Advises customers on special purchase requirements.
Supervises, develops, and prepares bid specifications and requests for proposals to secure bids and quotes for specific purchases. Issues awards to responsible bidder and ensures compliance with delivery of services and goods.
Develops and writes contracts for price agreements, with granted contract signature authority up to $5,000.00.
Assists with campus OneCard program oversight, supervising OneCard issuance, cardholder training and card platform maintenance. Monitor campus card spend providing campus card compliance efforts.
Assists Colorado Mesa University's Travel Compliance Designee, in developing, supervising and managing the travel management program to implement policy and insure compliance with University's Travel Management Policy. Advises the campus community on use of airfares, car rental policy and use of approved credit cards for travel.
Establishes purchasing procedures setting deadlines for cut-off of year-end procurements. Supervises and maintains the inventory additions and deletions of the University's fixed assets and provides data/information for input to the accounting system. Develops and maintains a central stores inventory system and provides stewardship and accounting of items in inventory.
Supervises and manages the campus mail delivery system. Service includes timely pick-up and delivery, coordination with third party metering facility, communication of U.S. Postal Rules/Regulations, handling of bulk mailings, and obtaining the most cost-effective rates.
Oversee central receiving for all campus freight and on campus distribution, provide delivery oversight for campus projects determining best methods of product receipt.
Manages and supervises the University's motor pool including purchasing of vehicles, van rental, vehicle dispatch, insurance protection, accident reporting and reporting fleet activity to the State.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
A minimum of five years' experience in purchasing
Working knowledge of computerized purchasing and accounting systems
Demonstrated leadership and management ability
Ability to communicate clearly & present complex subjects simply, both orally and in writing
Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Possesses excellent persuasion, negotiation and judgment skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities
Able to navigate changing priorities while remaining highly effective
Working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications
Excellent technical knowledge and skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with higher education and state of Colorado purchasing policies and procedures.
10 or more years' experience in Higher Education
Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Salary: $105,000.00 - 117,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 2/2/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
Cover letter
Resume
Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact:
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Director of Campus Procurement
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
Directs and coordinates the purchasing operations of the University, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Develops, maintains and supervises a computerized purchasing system. Approves requisitions, verifies fund availability issues purchase orders, establishes encumbrances, removes invoices, receives goods, sets up back orders, and notifies Accounts Payable to approve payments.
Provide project management and oversight for the University's Jaggaer based eProcurement procure to pay system. Oversee campus wide implementation and system management to develop strategic procurement initiatives and enable campus spend analytics.
Plans, organizes and prepares operational budgets for the purchasing and transportation operations. Monitors and approves expenditures for areas of responsibility.
Responsible for hiring, and supervising Purchasing staff by establishing priorities, assigning projects, directing activities, reviewing progress, prioritizing workloads, developing staff members' skill and ability, evaluating performance, approving leave, and formulating work policies and procedures. Provides documentation to support personnel decisions and recommendations.
Interviews, selects and approves vendors in accordance with university purchasing and fiscal rules, and monitors vendor performance. Analyzes bids, checking bid specifications, delivery deadlines and related contractual obligations. Analyzes market conditions and availability of commodities for delivery. Advises customers on special purchase requirements.
Supervises, develops, and prepares bid specifications and requests for proposals to secure bids and quotes for specific purchases. Issues awards to responsible bidder and ensures compliance with delivery of services and goods.
Develops and writes contracts for price agreements, with granted contract signature authority up to $5,000.00.
Assists with campus OneCard program oversight, supervising OneCard issuance, cardholder training and card platform maintenance. Monitor campus card spend providing campus card compliance efforts.
Assists Colorado Mesa University's Travel Compliance Designee, in developing, supervising and managing the travel management program to implement policy and insure compliance with University's Travel Management Policy. Advises the campus community on use of airfares, car rental policy and use of approved credit cards for travel.
Establishes purchasing procedures setting deadlines for cut-off of year-end procurements. Supervises and maintains the inventory additions and deletions of the University's fixed assets and provides data/information for input to the accounting system. Develops and maintains a central stores inventory system and provides stewardship and accounting of items in inventory.
Supervises and manages the campus mail delivery system. Service includes timely pick-up and delivery, coordination with third party metering facility, communication of U.S. Postal Rules/Regulations, handling of bulk mailings, and obtaining the most cost-effective rates.
Oversee central receiving for all campus freight and on campus distribution, provide delivery oversight for campus projects determining best methods of product receipt.
Manages and supervises the University's motor pool including purchasing of vehicles, van rental, vehicle dispatch, insurance protection, accident reporting and reporting fleet activity to the State.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
A minimum of five years' experience in purchasing
Working knowledge of computerized purchasing and accounting systems
Demonstrated leadership and management ability
Ability to communicate clearly & present complex subjects simply, both orally and in writing
Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Possesses excellent persuasion, negotiation and judgment skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities
Able to navigate changing priorities while remaining highly effective
Working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications
Excellent technical knowledge and skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with higher education and state of Colorado purchasing policies and procedures.
10 or more years' experience in Higher Education
Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Salary: $105,000.00 - 117,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 2/2/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
Cover letter
Resume
Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact:
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.