At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities!  We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help.   

The Director of Purchasing insures that the college spends available funds in an efficient and effective manner in compliance with college policies, Department of Administration policies, NC Administrative Code, NC Community College System Purchasing Policies, and the Department of Information Technology policies.

Diversity Policy:  Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community.   

Essential Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the operational purchasing functions including the purchasing of supplies, equipment and services and ensure that all activities and operations comply with all the required purchasing policies and procedures.
• Significant responsibility focused on assisting college employees with acquisition requirements for solicitation documentation required for equipment that best positions the college to maximize the available funds.
• Preparations of bid specifications, evaluations and analysis of responses are also reviewed with the end user.
• Post on the college intranet the college Purchasing Manual and keep updated so all staff and faculty are aware of of the policies and procedures to be used when purchasing supplies, equipment and services.
• Review periodically to ensure supplies are well stocked, "open" hours are being adhered to and that good customer services is being provided.
• After a capitalized asset has been ordered, received and invoice paid, post in Fixed assets.  Physical inventory is taken each year, assets are balanced with the general ledger.  The balanced reconciliation is forwarded to the NC Community Colleges System Office.
• Serve as College P Card Administrator.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Complete the annual five-hour staff development.
• Submit records and forms in a timely fashion as required in the policy and procedures manual.
• Encourage and support College activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Actively participate in professional organizations.
• Assume other duties as requested by the supervisor and the College.
• Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Director of Purchasing will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities