Procurement Coordinator.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical, dental, vision, life

Retirement options

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Community College of Denver is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support the Director, Associate Director, and Purchasing Agents. The role centralizes contract intake, tracks lifecycle, and maintains electronic files while ensuring high levels of campus customer service.

Responsibilities include processing procurement requests, coordinating quotes and solicitations, and assisting with recordkeeping, audits, and compliance across departments. This position is based on campus in Denver.

Qualifications

• 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, Word, and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Contract Intake & Lifecycle Tracking: manage initial documentation and monitor status from requisition to final execution.
• Administrative Support: verify insurance certificates and documentation; coordinate solicits and meetings.
• Records & Compliance: maintain auditable electronic files; assist with quarterly/annual reports; support vendor coordination and document management.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Multitasking

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/accounting/related field

Associate’s degree + 3+ years experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

Job description

Department Information

GJD-417090 7/2026: THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Description Of Job

Job Summary

The Procurement Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the Director, Associate Director, and Purchasing Agents. This role acts as the central hub for the intake and tracking of all institutional contracts, supporting the agents in procurement requests with file maintenance, and document routing. The coordinator ensures all activities maintain a high level of customer service for campus departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contract Intake & Lifecycle Tracking Centralized Intake: Serve as the primary point of entry for all contract-related requests, ensuring initial documentation is complete before processing. Database Management: Maintain and update a centralized contract tracking system to monitor the status of agreements from initial requisition through final execution. Signature Routing: Coordinate the formal routing of contracts to the Associate Director or Director for delegated signature authority. Renewal Monitoring: Proactively track contract expiration dates and notify Purchasing Agents or leadership of upcoming renewals to ensure continuous service.
• Administrative Team & Agent Support Procurement Support: Assist Purchasing Agents by verifying that required insurance certificates and documentation are present in the electronic files. Solicitation Assistance: Support the execution of Documented Quotes (DQ) and formal solicitations by coordinating meeting schedules for evaluation committees. Contract Transition: Partner with the Purchasing Agents and Associate Director to ensure purchases requiring formal agreements are successfully transitioned into the contract lifecycle. Records Management: Maintain auditable electronic files for all departmental activities. Track subscriptions and memberships for the entire college. Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) Liaison: Be the point of contact for the group to schedule meetings, manage documents and team’s site.
• Operations & Compliance Support Reporting: Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports. Pcard Backup: Support the Commercial Card Program by assisting with monthly audits of cardholder transactions and verification of backup. Vendor Coordination: Assist departments to resolve discrepancies in invoicing or receiving to ensure timely payment and accurate encumbrance management. Document Management: Scanning required documentation into BDM.

Competencies/KSAs

Knowledge and use of the Banner ERP system.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

OR

An associate’s degree with 3+ years of experience may be considered.

Experience

1-2 years of accounting or professional purchasing/administrative experience

Licensure

Basic Procurement Certificate: Required to complete the certification within 90 days of hire through the Colorado Procurement University (COPROU).

Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a community college or State of Colorado setting.

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.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

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Additional Information/Benefits

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

• generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options.
• the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.