Job

Purchasing Manager

  • Company: Rowan College at Burlington County
  • Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
  • Salary: $72,000 to $76,000
  • Date Posted: October 22, 2025

Description

The Purchasing Manager oversees, coordinates, and directs all procurement-related activities for Rowan College at Burlington County. This individual is also responsible for providing supervision and leadership for the departmental staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and control purchasing activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant Federal and State laws and College policies and procedures.
  • Supervise, evaluate, and provide professional development for assigned staff members.
  • Manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of controls over purchasing procedures.
  • Maintain, revise and work with campus departments to facilitate compliance with procurement rules and procedures.
  • Make decisions regarding the proper method of purchase for all approved goods and services requisitioned (formal bid, informal quotation, or direct purchase) in accordance with state guidelines currently in effect.
  • Assist in the preparation of specifications wherever required; review bids and analysis sheets after bid opening for compliance.
  • Utilizing analysis sheet, prepares draft Resolution to Board of Trustees recommending awards to vendors.
  • Coordinate with New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property concerning New Jersey State Contracts.
  • Maintain a file on all current New Jersey State Contracts that are related to the purchasing of College equipment, materials, supplies, and services.
  • Make inquiries to vendors concerning prices and delivery of goods and services.
  • Screen, select and contract with vendors and evaluate subsequent performance.
  • Secure and review quotations through personal contact, email, mail, fax, and/or telephone.
  • Produce reports and supporting documents.
  • Streamline processes and procedures to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Ensure the procurement of competitively priced, quality products, taking into consideration the College and/or department needs and budget.
  • Implement strategic initiatives into the procurement operation.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining the Purchasing Department’s annual operating budget and institutional effectiveness plans.
  • Oversee all year-end closing projects.
  • Review and track all contracts/agreements/leases terms and payment schedules.
  • Ensure effective and efficient use of Bonfire software to ensure compliance with Board and College policies.
  • Perform all other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required:

  • 5+ years in purchasing and 3+ years of experience supervising, developing and evaluating staff

Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements

  • Knowledge of current local, state and federal purchasing regulations and laws.
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in word processing, data entry, and spreadsheets.
  • Thorough knowledge of contract management and purchasing procedures.
  • Written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Colleague, or previous experience utilizing an ERP system.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and internal and external customers and clients.

Application Process

Please apply on our website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rcbcedu/jobs/5114025/purchasing-manager

Contact Info


Name: Melanie Daum
Email: mdaum@rcbc.edu
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