Strategic Purchasing Manager

Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, accounts payable and vendor relations, ensuring cost-effective practices and compliance with policies.

The role directs purchasing operations, analyzes invoices, supports transition to electronic payments, and collaborates with departments to meet campus needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, supply chain management or related discipline.
• Three years of related professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages one or more direct reports and oversees hiring, onboarding, training and coaching.
• Reviews and approves invoices, reimbursements, vouchers and purchase orders.
• Resolves vendor balance issues and supports transition to electronic payments.
• Coordinates procurement of institutional supplies, equipment and maintenance contracts.
• Ensures purchasing activities comply with policies, grant requirements and laws.

Skills

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, accounts payable and vendor relations, ensuring cost-effective practices and compliance with policies.

The role directs purchasing operations, analyzes invoices, supports transition to electronic payments, and collaborates with departments to meet campus needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility and high service standards.