Director, Purchasing

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Serves as Agency Procurement Officer, responsible for the procurement of goods, services, and projects for the University. Acts as liaison between Fiscal Affairs, University departments, State agencies, and vendors. Performs the administrative and managerial functions necessary to plan, implement, review, and control the operation of the Purchasing Department. Manages the University's purchasing card program, contracts and oversees the training for all procurement functions on campus. Responsible for all personnel decisions in the Purchasing Department, training of staff, and assigning workload to ensure the expedient provision of services..

• Analyzes and approves requisitions and purchase orders. Runs background processes in PeopleSoft to encumber the purchases. Reconciles purchases monthly and annually at year-end.
• Supervises the procurement office and manages the procurement staff.
• Oversees the purchasing card program and the contracts, amendments, and renewals for the University.
• Resolves purchasing, payable, or budget issues on campus for end users and vendors.
• Reviews purchases made and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. Researches, processes, and awards Requests for Quotes, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Information for purchases exceeding $25,000.
• Communicates with purchase requesters, approvers, and campus employees on purchasing issues. Assists with vendors as needed.
• Trains end-users, supervisors, and University employees on procurement policy and software applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business administration or related field Other Required Qualifications
State Purchasing Certified Required Experience
3 years of management experience Procurement/Purchasing

1 year if experience supervising others

1 year of experience using Microsoft Office or related office software

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience with State of Georgia procurement policies and procedures
Procurement in a higher education setting Preferred Experience
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is preferred.
PeopleSoft Financials experience Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience

ABILITIES
Ability to manage complex contracts
Ability to use independent judgement to resolve problems
Ability to maintain confidentiality. KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of State purchasing regulations and guidelines
Knowledge of Specification writing
Knowledge of purchasing software. SKILLS
Skilled in oral and written communication
Skilled in customer service
Skilled in research and analysis Contact Information

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All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at . Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at .