District Director, Purchasing
North Orange County Community College District, Yuma, AZ, United States
District Director, Purchasing
Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services, this position is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the District’s centralized purchasing operations and activities.
Responsibilities
Plans, directs and coordinates centralized District purchasing functions and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and objectives; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
Prepares and reviews bid documents and purchase requests; conducts bid openings; evaluates and analyzes bids; recommends award of contracts; prepares reports of bids and awards.
Supervises District warehouse operations and inventory control; manages the preparation of purchase documents and related follow-up procedures; executes purchase orders and service contracts.
Conducts investigations and analyses to determine optimum sources for purchase of equipment and supplies; prepares specifications and analyzes quoted prices.
Maintains communication with District and college personnel, vendors, sales representatives, governmental agencies, and various outside organizations to resolve conflicts and coordinate activities.
Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitors and controls budget expenditures; directs the preparation and maintenance of detailed programs and operations reports.
Organizes, attends, or chairs meetings and serves on committees and special projects as assigned.
Trains, supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of personnel; participates in selection and hiring processes; plans staff development activities and provides orientation for new employees.
What We Offer
100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,359.32 for one dependent or $18,174.84 for two or more dependents annually)
Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion ($2,646.10 annually)
Voluntary Medical/Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account
$50,000 life insurance benefit
Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
Professional Growth & Development opportunities (up to $3,500 annually)
20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
Cumulative sick leave
Flexible/Hybrid Work Program: 3 days in office/2 days remote (Management approval required; may vary by Department/Position)
Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
Employee Assistance Program
Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
Progressive and innovative culture
Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and minimum of five years of increasingly responsible purchasing services experience.
Commitment to diversity; demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of an advanced degree in business administration, public administration or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Administrative or supervisory experience in a community college or other higher education environment.
Experience working with computer software and technologies utilized in the administration of purchasing services.
Familiarity with the Banner finance system.
Experience evaluating purchasing processes and procedures, providing recommendations, and implementing process improvements.
Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and community leaders in initiatives designed to assist underrepresented students.
Prior experience in equity‑minded interactions and providing an inclusive work environment.
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license is required. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law.
All degrees and course work used to satisfy required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post‑secondary institutions; transcripts must be verifiable on a legible transcript.
Working Conditions Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods (up to 2–3 hours). May require off‑site duties and travel to attend meetings or conduct work.
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON‑DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment that ensures no person is unlawfully denied full and equal access to benefits or subjected to discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or any protected characteristic. This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, and applicants.
Posting Details Desired Start Date: Open Date: 04/22/2026 Close Date: 05/13/2026
Office of Human Resources 1830 W. Romneya Drive Anaheim, CA 92801 www.nocccd.edu
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs and coordinates centralized District purchasing functions and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and objectives; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
Prepares and reviews bid documents and purchase requests; conducts bid openings; evaluates and analyzes bids; recommends award of contracts; prepares reports of bids and awards.
Supervises District warehouse operations and inventory control; manages the preparation of purchase documents and related follow-up procedures; executes purchase orders and service contracts.
Conducts investigations and analyses to determine optimum sources for purchase of equipment and supplies; prepares specifications and analyzes quoted prices.
Maintains communication with District and college personnel, vendors, sales representatives, governmental agencies, and various outside organizations to resolve conflicts and coordinate activities.
Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitors and controls budget expenditures; directs the preparation and maintenance of detailed programs and operations reports.
Organizes, attends, or chairs meetings and serves on committees and special projects as assigned.
Trains, supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of personnel; participates in selection and hiring processes; plans staff development activities and provides orientation for new employees.
What We Offer
100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,359.32 for one dependent or $18,174.84 for two or more dependents annually)
Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion ($2,646.10 annually)
Voluntary Medical/Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account
$50,000 life insurance benefit
Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
Professional Growth & Development opportunities (up to $3,500 annually)
20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
Cumulative sick leave
Flexible/Hybrid Work Program: 3 days in office/2 days remote (Management approval required; may vary by Department/Position)
Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
Employee Assistance Program
Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
Progressive and innovative culture
Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and minimum of five years of increasingly responsible purchasing services experience.
Commitment to diversity; demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of an advanced degree in business administration, public administration or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Administrative or supervisory experience in a community college or other higher education environment.
Experience working with computer software and technologies utilized in the administration of purchasing services.
Familiarity with the Banner finance system.
Experience evaluating purchasing processes and procedures, providing recommendations, and implementing process improvements.
Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and community leaders in initiatives designed to assist underrepresented students.
Prior experience in equity‑minded interactions and providing an inclusive work environment.
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license is required. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law.
All degrees and course work used to satisfy required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post‑secondary institutions; transcripts must be verifiable on a legible transcript.
Working Conditions Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods (up to 2–3 hours). May require off‑site duties and travel to attend meetings or conduct work.
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON‑DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment that ensures no person is unlawfully denied full and equal access to benefits or subjected to discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or any protected characteristic. This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, and applicants.
Posting Details Desired Start Date: Open Date: 04/22/2026 Close Date: 05/13/2026
Office of Human Resources 1830 W. Romneya Drive Anaheim, CA 92801 www.nocccd.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr