Senior Buyer position is located on the Central Campus.

Overview of Department:

The Procurement Department is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for Central Piedmont Community College, while adhering to all State and College guidelines.

General Function:

Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks (including interpreting/administering/explaining Procurement’s guidelines/regulations, assisting staff with specifications for College’s requisitions, ensuring purchases comply with Procurement’s guidelines/regulations, etc.) related to Procurement.  Coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside organizations.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Interprets, administers, and explains federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines governing procurement activities.

2.    Assists with the preparation of specifications for the creation of public solicitations for goods and services for assigned areas. 

3.    Assists with execution of the bidding process according to federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines.

4.    Assist with complex procurements, as required.

5.    Assist with evaluation of bids and serves as a liaison between college personnel and bidders.

6.    Assists with review and negotiation of contracts to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the state of North Carolina.

7.    Maintains bid information and processes procurement transactions through NC E-Procurement and Colleague.

8.    Documents and reports system issues within E-Procurement and Colleague systems.

9.    Analyzes departmental budgets and provides guidance if budget transfers are needed.

10.  Confers with College departments to solve complex problems pertaining to procurement, accounting, budgeting, and general ledger systems.

11.  Produces and analyzes reports from the College’s financial system and from the E-Procurement system.  Provides information and guidance based on the analysis of the data in the reports.

12.  Maintains contract records and files.

13.  Maintains the Procurement records and files

14.  May handle some aspects of the CPCC Procurement Card (P-Card) and Fuel Card, as needed.

15.  Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

·         Knowledge of College rules, regulations and procedures

·         Familiarity with the College chart of accounts

·         Knowledge of federal and state procurement laws, regulations and guidelines

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, administrators and vendors

·         Knowledge of budgetary policies, procedures and accounting principles

·         Ability to make sound judgments and provide sound guidance

·         Strong computer skills

·         Strong organizational skills