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New River Community College

Manager, Purchasing

New River Community College, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Overview

The Purchasing Manager is the procurement professional responsible for administering procurements including RFI's, RFQ's, RFP's, IFB's, Sole Sources, Purchase Orders, and Contracts. The Purchasing Manager will be expected to meet with college departments to gather requirements and process requests in accordance with NSHE policy, the NRS, CSN guidelines, and public procurement best practices. Prepares, writes, and reviews contracts to ensure compliance with policy, legal standards, insurance requirements, and ensures customers' needs are adequately defined in contract documents, all in the best interest of the College. Assesses and reduces contract risk and ensures consistency of contract terms with CSN policy and goals. Applies innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgement to maximize value and minimize risk. Reviews purchase requisitions for procurement requirements, issues Purchase Orders, negotiates pricing and terms, and ensures all necessary backup documentation is attached including quotes, insurance, licenses, etc. Responsibilities

Administer procurements including RFI's, RFQ's, RFP's, IFB's, Sole Sources, Purchase Orders, and Contracts. Meet with college departments to gather requirements and process requests in accordance with NSHE policy, NRS, CSN guidelines, and public procurement best practices. Prepare, write, and review contracts to ensure compliance with policy, legal standards, insurance requirements, and defined customer needs in contract documents. Assess and reduce contract risk and ensure consistency of contract terms with CSN policy and goals. Apply innovative problem-solving and practical business judgment to maximize value and minimize risk. Review purchase requisitions, issue Purchase Orders, negotiate pricing and terms, and attach all required backup documentation (quotes, insurance, licenses, etc.). Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business or related field from an accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience: Associate's degree from an accredited college/university plus 2 years of professional experience; OR no degree, 4 years of professional experience. 4 years professional experience. Preferred Qualifications

C.P.M, C.P.S.M., C.P.P.O., etc. Certification. Experience working in a fast-paced, fluid, and collegial culture. Experience in contract review, editing, creation and negotiation. Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts. The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to

Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts. Ability to create IFB/RFP/RFQ documents. Ability to score, evaluate, and review solicitation proposals for responsiveness. Ability to manage multiple projects and procurements at same time. Knowledge of requirements for PO issuance including insurance, quotes, licensing, etc. Familiarity with NSHE Board of Regents Policy. Familiarity of essential elements of a contract. Ability to perform contract review, editing, and creation. Strong customer support skills. Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills; oral and written. Knowledge of NSHE insurance requirements. Willingness to regularly interact with college departments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a manner that contributes to building and maintaining an effective and cohesive work team. Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to create spreadsheets and reports. Ability to analyze problem situations, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations in a concise, logical, and systematic manner. Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $86,445. Exempt

Yes Full-Time Equivalent

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To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number) Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team) Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement Where to Apply

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN. Equal Employment Opportunity

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

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