IT Purchasing Coordinator

Salary: $78,308.00 - $87,705.00 Annually
Location : Littleton, CO
Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)
Job Number: 00225
Division: Instruction
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.
Job Summary

Our Information Technology team here at ACC is looking for an IT Purchasing Coordinator to oversee the planning, procurement, acquisition, and decommissioning life cycle of College-based computing resources.

Some of the responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the procurement of client-facing hardware and software, including but not limited to, all software licenses, laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and audio-visual equipment, while ensuring efficient coordination from initial specification to deployment.
• Engage with faculty and staff across the College to understand their technology needs, provide expert recommendations, and ensure acquisitions align with internal standards, capabilities, and available resources.
• Manage the procurement process, both purchasing and receiving, for IT hardware, software, and services by coordinating purchase requests, evaluating vendors, building solutions proposals, and ensuring timely delivery of assets.
• Manage overall technology inventory by maintaining an accurate inventory of hardware and software utilized by ACC to support procurement planning, overseeing asset management process, and coordinate with departments to ensure proper allocation and disposal of outdated equipment.
• Assist in the implementation of continuous process improvement and quality control methods by providing training and expert consultation to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
• Analyze and make forecasted recommendations on college, division, and department level budgets for IT related needs.

A strong candidate will lean into the following strengths:

Tech-Savviness - Understands IT hardware, software, and licensing (not just buying random gadgets).
Relationship Builder & Communication Pro - Build and maintain strong relationships with employees and stakeholders across the campus and external partners, seamlessly bridging the gap between IT, Finance and vendors without confusion.
Detail- Oriented & Organized - Tracks multiple vendor contracts, renewal dates, and purchase orders without missing a beat ensuring proper documentation and compliance with College purchasing policies.
Qualifications
REQUIRED

• Four (4) years' experience working in technology or equivalent combination of relevant education, certifications, and/or experience.
• Knowledge of current computer technology including common devices, software, Windows, and MacOS.
• Experience utilizing Adobe Acrobat and Office 365, particularly Excel, SharePoint and Teams.

PREFERRED

• Two (2) years hands-on budget development and management preferably within an IT function.

• Direct experience working in the higher education industry.
• Experience creating and managing a computer equipment lifecycle plan.
• Experience with Jira Service Management software.
• Experience with Formstack and Formstack Sign.
• Prior training experience, especially utilizing classroom technology.
• IAITAM certifications.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit:

Resume

Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging mean to you and how you have demonstrated these values in your current or previous professional responsibilities.

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ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or
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At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. A Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ().
• Generous including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
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Tell us about your 4 years of experience purchasing technology.
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Please list any related industry certifications that you possess.
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