Sugar Grove, Illinois15 days ago
The Senior Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Finance and has the authority to make procurement decisions on behalf of the college, negotiate with suppliers, develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing, determine the best procurement processes, is responsible for managing all aspects of the college's procurement process and to mitigate risk to the college through established procedures, possessing a comprehensive knowledge of college procedures, state and federal procurement laws, procurement best practices and the analysis of procurement data. The Purchasing Manager provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to the Senior Administrative Coordinator Purchasing and Mail Room Staff, offering guidance on complex tasks while managing and supporting this position in the performance of daily purchasing functions, administrative workflows, and execution of departmental goals.