Purchasing Director jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in operating Procurement Management Finance Software; Ellucian/Banner
• Understanding of Louisiana Revised Statutes regarding purchasing and ethics required
• Requires the ability to communicate orally and through written reports with/to Subordinates, Supervisors and vendors.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling, directing, and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments/projects and maintaining records.
• Managerial experience is essential.

• Proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.

• Directs and coordinates the overall function of the Purchasing office.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper organization and efficient operation of all phases of procurement activities and complying with federal and state audits, requirements, and regulations.
• Provides overall leadership, management, and supervision for all purchasing operations including procurement and credit card process, contract and vendor administration, and training sessions.
• Supervises the formal solicitation processes of {IFB, RFP, RFQ), preparing bid documents, specifications, terms and conditions, pre-proposal conference, bid openings, and assisting departments with the evaluation process.
• Reviews, recommends, develops, and implements departmental strategies, policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, forms, goals, solicitation templates, and planning schedules according to the NSU Policy & Procedures Manual and other applicable local, federal, and State of Louisiana laws and statutes.
• Oversees the education and training to the departments to ensure effective purchasing practices and interaction with the vendors.
• Exercises purchasing knowledge and tact dealing with departments and outside vendors to procure goods and services.
• Generates correspondence and mail regarding procurement issues/updates with the College, department and vendors.
• Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and the community.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Louisiana.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chief Financial Officer