Purchasing Manager (Repost)

Purchasing Manager (Repost)

Salary

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location

Auburn Hills Campus

Job Type

Management Staff Non-Exempt

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

202400311

Division

Purchasing

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Shift Days/Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary of Purpose

Responsible for college Purchasing Services including but not limited to RFP/RFQ development, bid solicitation and award, and some aspects of the contract process which may include development, negotiating, and awards. Ensures adherence to and consistency with Administrative Services policies and procedures. This position is expected to work in a multicultural diverse working environment.

Typical Duties

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:

1. Prepares, issues, and review bids, Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Quotations (RFQ).

2. Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences.

3. Negotiates with vendors regarding specifications, scope of work, prices, terms, and conditions.

4. Performs initial contract administration to include contract development and negotiation; acts as liaison between suppliers and departments; maintains rules and regulations compliance with contract terms and conditions including amendments, extensions, and change orders; analyzes cost and price data from vendors; performs contract audits, when required.

5. Analyzes and recommends purchasing strategy for large projects.

6. Prepares for and leads supplier negotiations.

7. Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence, and related follow-up.

8. Researches market sources and suppliers to determine cost effectiveness and competitive pricing for purchases of supplies and services; identifies and coordinates use of cooperative purchasing agreements.

9. Proactively seeks ways to save costs and evaluate trends, volumes, and patterns to identify ways to leverage future purchasing methods and pricing to fiscally benefit the College.

10. Engages in procurement planning with departments across the College; routinely meets and communicates with various departments to identify purchasing needs (e.g., upcoming RFP's, contracts nearing expiration); provides timely and high-quality service to meet these needs; provides accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on all aspects of purchasing processes.

11. Maintains open channels of communication with college customers, departments, and other stakeholders to understand future purchasing needs and ensure issues are quickly resolved and opportunities are acted upon.

12. Manages all aspects of the college's Purchasing card program, including monitoring activity for program compliance.

13. Provides guidance and training to end-users; ensures all procurement documentation is accurate and up to date.

14. Ensures outcomes of selection processes follow best practices; College procurement policies; and local, state, and federal requirements.

15. Reviews or obtains legal opinions throughout procurement processes.

16. Prepares and presents procurement and department reports.

17. Assists in establishing, maintaining, and administering policies and procedures, as well as the supervising of purchasing systems to include contract management systems and bid solicitation programs.

18. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Purchasing department

19. Supervises Purchasing & Auxiliary Services Assistants which includes but is not limited to the assignment and distribution of duties and projects, training, evaluations, and scheduling.

20. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

21. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of public sector purchasing policies and procedures standard to the industry
• Knowledge of computers, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
• Skilled in both verbal and written communications
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural diverse working environment
• Highly self-motivated with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) or more years of buying experience, preferably in an educational or public setting. Experience with multi-cultural students and staff preferred.

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time

Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:

Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

• The College provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
• Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.

Contact Information: hr@oaklandcc.edu

01

Do you have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree or higher in Business Administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum Four (4) or more years of buying experience, preferably in an educational or public setting?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience working with public sector procurement?

• yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources

Address 2900 Featherstone Rd.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326

Phone 248-341-2022

Website https://www.oaklandcc.edu/