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Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 19 Salary $109,612 - $137,014 Department Purchasing Reports To Vice Provost/CFO for Business Affairs Closing Date August 22, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date July 13, 2026
Position Overview
Responsible for directing all the College's procurement of services and materials for approval by the District Board of Trustees in accordance with State guidelines, College Policies and Procedures.
What you will be doing

• Recommends for Board approval purchase orders and requisitions, contracts, and other legal documents pertaining to the college-wide procurement function, based on knowledge of various grades; qualities of commodities and services purchased; sources of supply; and prevailing price trends
• Acts as spokesperson for the College on all matters pertaining to the procurement function
  Reviews and approves all vendor contracts and service agreements
• Oversees and administers the procurement card (P-Card) program
  Directs and supervises a professional and clerical support staff of approximately 15 or more staff members in the Purchasing Department
• Consults with department heads and division directors in evaluating and forecasting capital equipment and supply needs
• Represents the College in any Legal matters pertaining to Bid protests and their resolution
• Determines and/or provides support for the determination of equipment specifications
• Performs related duties as required or deemed appropriate to accomplish assigned responsibilities of the procurement function, including but not limited to, obtaining vendor pricing; coordinating and evaluating bids; issuing purchase orders, contracts and leases; and awarding and administering contracts through final completion or termination
• Exercises extensive, independent judgment and professional, managerial knowledge to ensure that purchases comply with all State of Florida and College requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or related field with ten (10) years related experience, which should include two (2) years of purchasing management experience in a large organization. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of budget preparation and computer applications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff

Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu