• Purchasing Manager

    Rowan College at Burlington County (Mount Laurel, NJ)


    Purchasing Manager

     

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    Purchasing Manager

     

    Salary

     

    $72,000.00 - $76,000.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Mount Laurel, NJ

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time (35 hours)

     

    Job Number

     

    01290

     

    Department

     

    Purchasing

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/16/2025

     

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    Description

    The Purchasing Manager oversees, coordinates, and directs all procurement-related activities for Rowan College at Burlington County. This individual is also responsible for providing supervision and leadership for the departmental staff.

     

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Plan, organize, and control purchasing activities.

    + Ensure compliance with all relevant Federal and State laws and College policies and procedures.

    + Supervise, evaluate, and provide professional development for assigned staff members.

    + Manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of controls over purchasing procedures.

    + Maintain, revise and work with campus departments to facilitate compliance with procurement rules and procedures.

    + Make decisions regarding the proper method of purchase for all approved goods and services requisitioned (formal bid, informal quotation, or direct purchase) in accordance with state guidelines currently in effect.

    + Assist in the preparation of specifications wherever required; review bids and analysis sheets after bid opening for compliance. Utilizing analysis sheet, prepares draft Resolution to Board of Trustees recommending awards to vendors.

    + Coordinate with New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property concerning New Jersey State Contracts. Maintain a file on all current New Jersey State Contracts that are related to the purchasing of College equipment, materials, supplies, and services.

    + Make inquiries to vendors concerning prices and delivery of goods and services.

    + Screen, select and contract with vendors and evaluate subsequent performance.

    + Secure and review quotations through personal contact, email, mail, fax, and/or telephone.

    + Produce reports and supporting documents.

    + Streamline processes and procedures to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

    + Ensure the procurement of competitively priced, quality products, taking into consideration the College and/or department needs and budget.

    + Implement strategic initiatives into the procurement operation.

    + Responsible for developing and maintaining the Purchasing Department’s annual operating budget and institutional effectiveness plans.

    + Oversee all year-end closing projects.

    + Review and track all contracts/agreements/leases terms and payment schedules.

    + Ensure effective and efficient use of Bonfire software to ensure compliance with Board and College policies.

    + Perform all other related duties as required.

    OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

    The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education Required:

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Experience Required:

    5+ years in purchasing and 3+ years of experience supervising, developing and evaluating staff

     

    Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements

     

    + Knowledge of current local, state and federal purchasing regulations and laws.

    + Excellent computer skills including proficiency in word processing, data entry, and spreadsheets.

    + Thorough knowledge of contract management and purchasing procedures.

    + Written and oral communication skills.

    + Knowledge of Colleague, or previous experience utilizing an ERP system.

    + Strong negotiation skills.

    + Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and internal and external customers and clients.

     

    Additional Information

    INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:

    Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.

     

    Classification:Administrative

     

    Benefits- Administrative (https://rcbc.edu/sites/default/files/2025-02/RCBC\_Benefits\_at\_a\_Glance\_-\_Administrative\_0125.pdf)

     

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    Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

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    Do you have at least 5 years of experience in purchasing and at least 3 years of experience supervising staff?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    Rowan College at Burlington County

     

    Address

     

    900 College Circle Drive

     

    Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054

     

    Phone

     

    856-222-9311 ext. 1584

     

    Website

     

    http://www.rcbc.edu