Senior Buyer-Technology Services

Position: Senior Buyer-Technology Services

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range:  $64,717.00 - $84,581.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Senior Buyer - Technology Services advances JCCC’s mission by ensuring the prudent and strategic use of institutional funds in the acquisition of commodities and services. This role places significant emphasis on services and commodities related to hardware, software, general technology, and technology-related infrastructure projects. The incumbent evaluates market conditions, collaborates with departments to define business needs, and manages sourcing activities through a variety of competitive solicitation methods. Responsibilities include reviewing, establishing, negotiating, and administering contracts on behalf of JCCC’s Procurement Department. Incumbent reports to Procurement Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public, government, and cooperative purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of business law and Kansas statutes applicable to state procurements.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer/Buyer (CPPO/CPPB), Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP).

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
  • Develop and investigate sources of supply.
  • Manage processes to seek competitive pricing and maximum value through RFQ/RFB/RFP, piggyback opportunities, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
  • Participate in vendor fairs and other internal/external procurement events as necessary.
• Contract Administration:
  • Establish, review, negotiate, and manage contracts.
  • Keep contracts and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) up-to-date in network drive and eProcurement site (ProcureWare).
  • Develop (written terms and conditions) and manage key technology provisions related to digital accessibility, digital security, digital connectedness, data-processing, and service-level requirements throughout the bidding and contract management process in compliance with JCCC’s terms and conditions, state statutes, and industry-best practices. 
• Purchasing & Compliance Operations:
  • Issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with procurement policies and operating procedures. 
• Vendor Management & Performance Oversight:
  • Assist departments with the concurrent management of vendors and vendor performance. Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and external vendors. 
• Reporting & Financial Oversight:
  • Track vendor costs, contract spending, and other data.
  • Prepare various reports as necessary. Compose monthly activity award recommendations for executive management and Board of Trustee approval.
• Other duties as assigned: Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Full‑time Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated