Director Purchasing

Director Purchasing Tulsa Community College - 4.0 Tulsa, OK Job Details Full-time $83,363 - $91,699 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Accounting systems Staff supervision Team supervision Regulatory compliance Automated procurement systems Purchasing management systems (technically supported) Procurement regulatory knowledge Full Job Description Job Summary The Director of Purchasing provides leadership and oversight for purchasing, accounts payable, printshop, and mailroom operations, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and high-quality service in support of the College's mission. Essential Duties Direct and manage all procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, mailroom, and print shop operations for the College in accordance with Oklahoma statutes, State Regents' policies, federal regulations, and institutional procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing and payment policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls to ensure compliance, transparency, operational efficiency, and sound fiscal stewardship. Oversee competitive solicitation processes including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), contract negotiations, vendor relationships, and contract administration activities. Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, invoices, vendor payments, travel reimbursements, procurement card transactions, and related disbursement activities. Administer and provide functional oversight for enterprise procurement and financial systems including Jaggaer, Banner, and Concur, ensuring effective system utilization, process integration, reporting, and workflow optimization. Provide guidance, training, and customer service support to campus departments regarding procurement procedures, purchasing policies, travel and expense processes, and purchasing best practices. Provide direct supervision, leadership, training, and performance management for direct reports. Establish departmental goals, assess outcomes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Provide purchase history reporting and purchase authorization requests for committee and board review and approval. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience. 5 years progressively responsible experience in purchasing, procurement, finance, or business operations. 3 years experience in directing, supervising and coordinating the work of others. Ability to interpret and implement local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to purchasing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals and departments. Experience with enterprise procurement and financial systems. Knowledge of public procurement practices and applicable regulatory requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience utilizing Jaggaer, Banner, and Concur systems. Experience in higher education procurement or public sector purchasing. Salary $83,363.00 - $91,699.00 Annually Location Tulsa, OK Job Type Full-time Job Number 4064F-06-26 Department Purchasing Opening Date 06/16/2026 Work Schedule M-F 8-5 Campus Arvest Tower About TCC Tulsa Community College is committed to creating positive work environments that support the success of the full range of our employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our students and employees. We are committed to hiring and retaining culturally competent faculty and staff at all levels of the organization who continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our community.