Procurement Operations Manager

Johnson County Community College • Overland Park, KS • 5h ago

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rJohnson County Community College

rPosition: Procurement Operations Manager

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: \$73,109.00-\$96,115.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Procurement Operations Manager at JCCC supports the Executive Director of Procurement by overseeing the College\'s daily procurement operations, including departmental and vendor requests, contract management, and KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) requests. This position supervises and guides the work of the department\'s two (2) Buyers, while ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, college policies, and applicable state statutes. The incumbent manages and coordinates both complex and routine solicitations, such as requests for quotes, bids, proposals, and cooperative purchases, in accordance with established procurement guidelines. This role also serves as a backup Buyer when needed to maintain continuity of operations.

In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Procurement Operations Manager contributes to the development and implementation of Procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training programs, onboarding, and continuous process improvements. This position acts on behalf of the Executive Director in their absence and represents the department as required.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, Supply Chain

Management, Public Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience

in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.

Demonstrated management and supervisory experience.

Extensive experience in public sector purchasing across a broad

range of commodities and services.

Proven experience in contract review, negotiation, and

administration.

Strong background in business operations, logistics, and/or supply

chain management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated purchasing experience with hardware, software, and

technology-related services.

Experience procuring Architecture, Engineering, and Construction

(AEC) services.

Working knowledge of technology-related procurement procedures and

compliance standards, including HECVAT (Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit), VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs), and IT accessibility requirements in alignment with U.S. Department of Education (DoE) standards.

Experience with public sector, government, and cooperative

purchasing methods.

Knowledge of business law and Kansas statutes governing public

procurement.

Relevant professional certifications preferred, such as Certified

Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP).

Position details include but are not limited to:

Procurement Operations & Sourcing:

Oversee daily purchasing and contract review requests.

Manage bid processes and contract negotiations (RFPs, RFQs, RFBs,

cooperative agreements) in compliance with college policies and state statutes.

Serve as reserve Buyer when needed, issuing Purchase Orders (POs)

accurately and in compliance with procedures.

Leadership & Staff Management:

Manage and evaluate the performance of Buyers, including hiring,

training, and setting goals and objectives in collaboration with the Executive Director.

Conduct weekly and monthly check-ins with Buyers and Senior Buyers

to ensure accountability and performance alignment.

Contract Management & Systems Administration:

Manage the contract repository and network drive to ensure accurate,

complete, and up-to-date records.

Maintain proper filing within the eProcurement system, including

documentation, dates, and supporting materials.

Process Development, Training & Continuous Improvement:

Develop and manage SOPs, work guides, onboarding materials, and

departmental procedures.

Lead staff training and support ongoing process improvement

initiatives.

Compliance, Collaboration & Reporting:

Fulfill procurement-related requests involving vendors, internal departments, and KORA (Kansas Open Records Act).

Collaborate with departments on compliance matters (int

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