• 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

     

    Residency Requirement:The New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public institutions of higher education to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. For more information pleaseclick here (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml) .

     

    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