Procurement Agent

Community College of Denver

CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69,553–$76,508 Per Year
SKILLS
APICS Certification, Academic Affairs, Accounting, Administrative Skills, Adobe Product Family, Auditing, Bidding, Billing, Budgeting, Business Case, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Contract Management, Credit Cards, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Faculty Administration, File Audits, File Maintenance, Higher Education, Insurance Documentation, Investment Management, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, PC Software, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Restaurant, Retirement Plan, Shipping/Receiving, Student Services, Support Documentation, Time Management, University/School Policies
LOCATION
CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Procurement Agent

Salary

$69,553.00 - $76,508.00 Annually

Location

Auraria Campus, CO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2020-00889

Division

Administrative Services

Department

Fiscal Services

Opening Date

03/24/2026

Position Type

Administrative/Technical/Professional

  • Description
  • Benefits

Purpose/Summary

Applications received by April 8, 2026, will receive priority consideration. However, we encourage all interested candidates to apply, as the position will remain open until filled.

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Procurement Agent provides comprehensive procurement support to a designated portfolio of College departments. This role acts as the primary point of contact for departmental staff, guiding them through the acquisition of goods and services while ensuring strict adherence to State of Colorado Procurement Code and Fiscal Rules. Both Purchasing Agents perform identical duties but are divided by departmental assignments to provide specialized, high-touch customer service across the campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES

Departmental Portfolio Management

  • Direct Support: Serve as the dedicated procurement consultant for an assigned group of departments (e.g., Academic Affairs, Student Services, IT, or Facilities).
  • Requisition Processing: Review and process all purchase requisitions within the assigned portfolio, ensuring correct account coding (Banner) and budget availability.
  • Purchase Order entry: Create and maintain formal purchase orders within the Banner system.
  • Solicitation Execution: Support Documented Quotes (DQ) and simplified competitive bids for departmental needs, analyzing results to ensure "best value" for the College.
  • Insurance Verification: Request and review insurance certificates from service providers to ensure compliance with state requirements.

Commercial Card Program Administration

  • Pcard Oversight: Administer the Pcard programs for assigned departments, including card issuance, credit limit adjustments, and account maintenance.
  • Compliance Auditing: Perform monthly audits of cardholder transactions to ensure receipts are present, taxes are not paid, and purchases align with State and College policies.
  • Training: Provide one-on-one or group training to cardholders and reconcilers within the assigned portfolio annually.

Operations, Verification, and Reporting

  • Receiving & Invoicing: Coordinate with vendors and departments to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices to ensure timely payment.
  • Encumbrance Management: Monitor open purchase orders and perform "fiscal year-end" clean-up to ensure accurate budget roll-over.
  • Documentation: Maintain auditable electronic files for all purchases, including bid documentation, sole source justifications, and business case forms.
  • Collaboration: Partner with the Contract Coordinator to ensure that any purchase requiring a formal agreement is successfully transitioned to the contract lifecycle.
  • Because the nature of procurement can change, other duties may be required and assigned by the Associate Director.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education:(Minimum/Required)

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

An associate's degree with appropriate experience may be considered

Experience: :(Minimum/Required)

At least six months of Accounting or professional purchasing/administrative experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:(Minimum/Required)

  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Highly detail-oriented and well-organized for tracking complex documents.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Excel (Intermediate to Advanced), Word, and Adobe.
  • Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines.

Licensure/Certification: (Minimum/Required)

Basic Procurement Certificate: Required to complete the certification within 90 days of hire through the Colorado Procurement University (COPROU).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: (Preferred)

  • Experience working in a higher education or governmental setting.
  • Familiarity with State of Colorado Procurement Code and Fiscal Rules.

Licensure/Certification: (Preferred)

Certifications: CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer), CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), ASCM/APICS Certificates

Equipment Used:

Personal Computer and various software products, including but not limited to a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Supplemental Information

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:

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SELECTION PROCESS

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts.

All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:

  • Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
  • Copies of transcripts, official preferred
  • Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

  • Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.

For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.

Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees

Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits. Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in Board Policy 3-60. We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for tuition reimbursement.

Retirement

CCD and most employment categories contribute to Colorado PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.

CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

Employer Community College of Denver (CO)

Address 855 Lawrence Parkway

Suite 565

Denver, Colorado, 80204

Website http://www.ccd.edu

About the Company

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Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver’s educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic, and economic fabric of our community, nation, and world. Through innovation, open exploration of ideas, and preparation of a well-trained workforce, CCD supports a vibrant local economy. Programs and strategies that promote access—as well as academic and personal success for underserved students—are the foundation of CCD operations.

We are dedicated to expanding access, particularly for underserved first-generation and minority students. Nearly 50 percent of our students are first-generation and over 60 percent qualify for financial aid. The student experience on campus is one of support, access, and a growing student success.

As the only community college in the city and county of Denver, the College is surrounded by history, arts, sports, and culture. Situated along the west bank of Cherry Creek, CCD is also the only community college in the nation to share a campus with two four-year universities—Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Denver. Together the three institutions share classroom buildings, a fully-accessible health center, a regional library, recreational facilities, a performing arts center, and a student union.

The faculty, staff, & volunteers at CCD make up a unique community with a shared vision resulting in an inspired & quality higher education. Our human resource department looks to hire knowledgeable, professional, and resourceful employees who help us realize our goals as an organization. Join our faculty and staff and become a part of a truly great organization.

INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1967
WEBSITE
https://www.ccd.edu/