Executive Director of Procurement, Contract & Auxiliary Services

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses (including MCC-Online) on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

Incumbent works in an administrative management role at district level in the Procurement area and provides key information, direction and recommendation for decision-making.

Essential Functions

• Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Develop and implement plans and strategies to accomplish goals for an assigned function or department; work may involve planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards and/or service offerings, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards, working to integrate and coordinate service areas and/or collaborating with the Board of Directors and Committees to facilitate the development of strategic plans and make recommendations
• Develop and administer department and other assigned budgets, approve expenditures, review financial statements, manage financial operations
• Develop and recommend revisions to District policies, procedures, guidelines or standards, direct and review a variety of reports, reconciliations, grants, work papers, promotional efforts, communications, schedules, tables and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, governmental entities and external agencies
• Seek and manage collaborative efforts with business and industry, community agencies, donors and alumni, educational institutions, internal departments and/or other interested parties to solicit funds and facilitate grant and other departmental operations
• Collect and analyze a variety of complex data and information, perform statistical analysis and summarize findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums
• Serve as a liaison with other departments and students within the College to provide information on available resources, programs and/or services
• Reviews and maintains compliance procedures for all business contracts.
• Communicates effectively with internal stakeholders, providing updates on procurement activities and addressing any concerns or questions.
• Implements Board of Trustees policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions as required. Monitors department functions for adherence to state statutes and District policies and procedures.
• Oversees all aspects of auxiliary services (food, student transportation, bookstore).
• Analyzes procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for cost reduction.
• Oversee all aspects of district-wide procurement activities and ensure competitive solicitation processes
• Oversee the programs and activities that relate to maintaining and building strong relationship with suppliers, fostering, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality goods and services
• Direct activities related to management of all aspects of procurement card program
• Oversee procurement contacting processes and procedures
• Prepare the procurement recommendations and reports for the Board of Trustees' approval
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field to assigned area
• Four (4) years of academic, career or technical management experience

• Doctorate Degree preferred

• Knowledge of leadership and managerial principles
• Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices
• Knowledge of advanced theories and principles related to area of assignment
• Knowledge of strategy development principles and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Local, State and Federal laws, codes, rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development and administration principles and practices
• Knowledge of conflict mediation principles and practices
• Knowledge of public relations principles
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of strategic management principles and practices
• Knowledge of program management and development principles
• Knowledge of procurement and contract standards
• Knowledge of higher education principles and practices
• Skilled in directing and providing leadership to subordinate staff
• Skilled in planning, implementing, improving, and evaluating programs, policies, and procedures
• Skilled in developing, administering, and managing budgets
• Skilled in analyzing and developing policies and procedures
• Skilled in planning, analyzing, and evaluating programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints
• Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards
• Skilled in allocating resources effectively and efficiently
• Skilled in managing complex projects with college-wide impact
• Skilled in evaluating research to identify potential solutions, resolve problems, or provide information
• Skilled in working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff
• Skilled in using a computer and related software applications
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

Supplemental Information

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.

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!