Director, Purchasing and Contract Management

Position Details

Position Information


Job Title
Director, Purchasing and Contract Management


Campus
Ankeny Campus, IA


Job Number
26-A60


Employment Date
As soon as possible.


Job Category
Administrative/Professional Positions


Application & Position Contact Information


Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io for information concerning the application process. Ben Voaklander at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Posting Detail Information


Salary Information


Starting salary: $87,542 - $95,267
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Pay Grade: AP

Job Summary


Provide management and supervision of Purchasing, Central Receiving, Mail Services and the Copy Center operations, ensuring appropriate and consistent interpretation of and compliance with the state procurement laws, regulation policies and College procedures. Provide day-to-day contract administration support and manage and administer the full life-cycle of the procurement and contracts processes.

Essential Functions


Manage, evaluate, negotiate and award contracts district wide including but not limited to contracts for cell phones, procurement cards, office supplies, vending, managed print, food services and bookstore. Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as point of contact for matters concerning contracts. Maintain records and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress. Track purchasing trends related to contracts and create strategies to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies. Solve any contract related problems that arise with external and internal statekeholders.

Develop and administer the operating procedures of procurement services. This includes strategic sourcing, vendor management, authorization of purchase orders, coordination of bid solicitation, sole source justification, emergency purchases, monitoring the receiving and distribution of incoming shipments and ensuring proper payment. Collaborate with departments to ensure all required goods, services and equipment required by departments are obtained in the most cost effective and timely manner. Appropriately distribute, sell or dispose of surplus equipment. Maintain working relationships with architects, designers and vendors.

Procure and administer the college's cyber, property, liability and athletic insurance coverage. Notify, document and coordinate with the insurance carrier and college staff on all claims, and monitor progress of claims.

Responsible for identifying and driving high-impact opportunities to improve, promote, develop, and implement procurement processes. Create and provide training to internal stakeholders to improve the College's business processes including supplier diversity, sourcing, cost reduction, compliance and other strategic goals. Develop, schedule and present training for vendor systems related to contracts including e-procurement and procurement card banking.

Supervise staff, recommend personnel actions related to hiring, compensation, performance evaluations, training, leaves, discipline, grievances, works schedules and assignments, administers personnel and related policies and procedures, per the collective bargaining agreements and the EEO/AA plan.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in related area.
Five years experience in purchasing with at least two years of supervisory experience.
Experience dealing with vendors and other outside contacts including biding and contract negotiations.
Knowledge of property, liability and athletic insurance.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications


Master's degree.
CPPB/CPPO, CPP or CPM certified.
Purchasing experience in an educational or governmental setting.
Contract management experience.

Physical Requirements

Constant:

• Sit

Occasional:

• Lift Floor to Waist < 10 lbs
• Carry < 10 lbs x 100 ft
• Push/pull horizontal 10 lbs x 18 in
• Lateral Pinch
• Forward reach
• Crouch
• Neck Flexion, Extension & Rotation
• Fine Motor Coordination
• Hand & Foot Coordination
• Stand
• Ability to be Mobile

Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand Category
Light


Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test
N/A


Work Schedule


Monday-Friday, day hours.

Posting Date
06/08/2026


Deadline for Submitting Applications
06/19/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicants


DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io.

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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