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Description
The Purchasing Manager is the procurement professional responsible for administering procurements including RFI's, RFQ's, RFP's, IFB's, Sole Sources, Purchase Orders, and Contracts.
The Purchasing Manager will be expected to meet with college departments to gather requirements and process requests in accordance with NSHE policy, the NRS, CSN guidelines, and public procurement best practices.
Prepares, writes, and reviews contracts to ensure compliance with policy, legal standards, insurance requirements,
and ensures customers’ needs are adequately defined in contract documents, all in the best interest of the College.
Assess and reduce contract risk and ensures consistency of contract terms with CSN policy and goals.
Applies innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgement to maximize value and minimize risk.
Reviews purchase requisitions for procurement requirements, issues Purchase Orders, negotiates pricing and terms, and ensures all necessary backup documentation is attached including quotes, insurance, licenses, etc.
The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts.
Ability to create IFB/RFP/RFQ documents.
Ability to score, evaluate, and review solicitation proposals for responsiveness.
Ability to manage multiple projects and procurements at same time.
Knowledge of requirements for PO issuance including insurance, quotes, licensing, etc. Familiarity with NSHE Board of Regents Policy.
Familiarity of essential elements of a contract.
Ability to perform contract review, editing, and creation. Strong customer support skills.
Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills; oral and written.
Knowledge of NSHE insurance requirements.
Willingness to regularly interact with college departments.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a manner that contributes to building and maintaining an effective and cohesive work team.
Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to create spreadsheets and reports.
Ability to analyze problem situations, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations in a concise, logical, and systematic manner.
Requirements
The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts.
Ability to create IFB/RFP/RFQ documents.
Ability to score, evaluate, and review solicitation proposals for responsiveness.
Ability to manage multiple projects and procurements at same time.
Knowledge of requirements for PO issuance including insurance, quotes, licensing, etc.
Familiarity with NSHE Board of Regents Policy. Familiarity of essential elements of a contract. Ability to perform contract review, editing, and creation.
Strong customer support skills.
Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills; oral and written.
Knowledge of NSHE insurance requirements. Willingness to regularly interact with college departments.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a manner that contributes to building and maintaining an effective and cohesive work team.
Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to create spreadsheets and reports.
Ability to analyze problem situations, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations in a concise, logical, and systematic manner.
Application Process
Contact Info
Name: CSN Human Resources
Email: jesse.hammond@csn.edu