Procurement Programs Coordinator

About the Department

This position will work within Procurement and Contract Services to ensure the coordination of all operations related to the acquisition of District-wide goods and services. The work will involve ensuring process and operational efficiency at the highest level to ensure compliance with all MCC applicable policies and procedures ultimately leading to MCC delivering on its mission of preparing students, serving communities and creating opportunities for all.

Position Duties

• Administer District-wide procurement cards; work may involve troubleshooting user accounts, reporting fraudulent activity, ordering new/replacement cards, closing cards, adjusting spending limits, and reconciling monthly statements utilizing MCC’s banking partners platform.
• Oversee process for vendors to register with MCC and submit bids electronically in our E-Procurement system
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, forms, and other documentation for review and approval by Board of Trustees, and maintain and update purchasing ERP platform, databases and websites, to ensure timely and accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct extensive research for projects, includes collecting and providing examples for solicitation development and finding new vendors to register to do business with MCC
• Maintain purchase order systems; work may involve approving, changing, and/or closing orders; reopening or closing purchase orders; and reviewing budgetary information
• Review, research and approve requisitions through the MCC ERP System
• Coordinate with and/or serves as a liaison to staff, faculty, vendors, the legal department, and other internal/external staff, departments, and/or agencies to communicate information, resolve issues, and facilitate departmental operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a business-related field
• Five (5) years of work-related experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Operations or Business Management
• Three (3) years of experience in education or public facing industry preferred.
• Project Management Certification
• Procurement/Purchasing Certification 

• Knowledge of procurement principles and practices
• Knowledge of product and service research methods
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
• Knowledge of contract administration and maintenance principles and practices
• Knowledge of accounting practices and processes
• Knowledge of negotiation practices
• Knowledge of basic budgeting principles
• Knowledge of service and material sources and suppliers
• Skilled in using a computer and related software applications
• Skilled in processing requests for procurements
• Skilled in conducting research
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports
• Skilled in obtaining and interpreting market prices and trends 

Other Qualifications

EEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled

Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package including:

• Health care (medical, dental and vision)
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement including deferred compensation plans
• Life insurance including long-term and short-term disability
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
• Professional development
• And much more!

To learn more details, visit our benefits summary page.

Supplemental Questions

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the GED
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

How many years of professional, relevant work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 or more years of experience

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Metropolitan Community College

Address

3217 Broadway Blvd

Suite 100






Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

Phone

(816) 604-1234 (option 2)

Website

https://www.mcckc.edu/