Director, Purchasing and Risk Management

Director, Purchasing and Risk Management

Salary : $90,545.00 - $140,634.00 Annually

Job Type :

Job Number : 20250915

Closing : 10 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Location : Merced College, CA

Department : Management Range 8

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

Additional compensation for doctorate

Interview dates are to be determined

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Merced College is seeking an innovative, highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Purchasing & Risk Management. This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the district's purchasing, contracting, insurance, safety and risk management operations. The Director ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, while supporting efficient procurement processes and effective risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the district's resources.

Merced College Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

Growing our community through education and workforce training :

• lifelong learning
• basic skills
• career technical education
• transfer
• degree / certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description :

Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management supports the District's mission by providing leadership, direction and expertise in contract and procurement services that ensure quality products and services are purchased in a cost-effective, efficient and ethical manner; and provides guidance in all aspects of risk management and campus health and safety initiatives. The incumbent must possess a good working knowledge of the legal aspects of contract administration, purchasing, and risk management best practices. These duties require strategic planning skills, visionary leadership, a comprehensive knowledge of industry trends, advanced technology applications, and the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse audiences throughout the campus community. The Director supervises and develops the department staff and is responsible for the creation and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and standards. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective organizational and negotiation skills and the ability to lead and motivate staff.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

License or Certificate

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

License or Certificate

Professional procurement certification; eg., CPP, CPPM, CPM, CPSM Possession of an ARM, P-ARM or CPCU

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office or warehouse environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to :

Vision :

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing :

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply :

Required Documentation :

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile. Interview Information :

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Employee Benefits : Employee Benefits : Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided. Condition of Employment : The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his / her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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