Procurement Agent

General Summary The Procurement Agent provides comprehensive procurement support to a designated portfolio of College departments, acting as the primary point of contact for departmental staff and guiding them through the acquisition of goods and services while ensuring strict adherence to the State of Colorado Procurement Code and Fiscal Rules. Primary Duties Departmental Portfolio Management Serve as the dedicated procurement consultant for an assigned group of departments. Review and process all purchase requisitions, ensuring correct account coding and budget availability. Create and maintain formal purchase orders within the Banner system. Support Documented Quotes (DQ) and simplified competitive bids, analyzing results to ensure best value. Request and review insurance certificates from service providers to ensure compliance. Commercial Card Program Administration Administer Pcard programs, including card issuance, credit limit adjustments, and account maintenance. Perform monthly audits of cardholder transactions to ensure receipts are present, taxes are not paid, and purchases align with State and College policies. Provide one‑on‑one or group training to cardholders and reconcilers annually. Operations, Verification, and Reporting Coordinate with vendors and departments to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices. Monitor open purchase orders and perform fiscal year‑end clean‑up to ensure accurate budget roll‑over. Maintain auditable electronic files for all purchases, including bid documentation and business case forms. Collaborate with the Contract Coordinator to transition purchases requiring a formal agreement to the contract lifecycle. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate Director. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. An associate’s degree with appropriate experience may be considered. Experience At least six months of accounting or professional purchasing/administrative experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Problem solving and critical thinking skills. Strong customer service and communication skills. Highly detail‑oriented and well‑organized for tracking complex documents. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel (Intermediate to Advanced), Word, and Adobe. Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines. Licensure/Certification Basic Procurement Certificate required to complete the certification within 90 days of hire through the Colorado Procurement University (COPROU). Preferred Qualifications Experience Experience working in a higher education or governmental setting. Familiarity with State of Colorado Procurement Code and Fiscal Rules. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge and use of the Banner ERP system. Licensure/Certification Preferred certifications include CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, and ASCM/APICS certificates. Equipment Used Personal computer and various software products, including Microsoft Office Suite. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. Tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependents. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community-College-of-Denve