Procurement Specialist

Are you a strategic negotiator with a passion for driving value and efficiency? Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC) is looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to be the financial gatekeeper for our institution. In this vital role, you'll leverage your expertise in cost analysis and vendor management to ensure every dollar spent directly supports our mission and our students' success. Join the Finance Department and apply your sharp business acumen to an organization that values culture, community, and respect.

Salary Hiring Range: $60,350 - $75,650. 

What you will do:

You will be responsible for negotiating and purchasing goods and services for the college, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. Your primary duties will include:

• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Analyzing costs, obtaining goods at the best possible prices, and negotiating terms and delivery options.
• Managing supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with college purchasing policies.
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, expenses, and inventory, and preparing necessary reports.
• Working with internal college staff to understand their needs and aligning procurement activities with the overall objectives of the college.
• Planning and booking travel on an as-needed basis.
• Supporting the college's core values: T-Wohocudadag (Our Beliefs), T-Apedag (Our Well-Being), T-Pi:k Elida (Our Deepest Respect), and I-We:mta (Working Together).

What you will bring

• Basic knowledge of supply chain management principles, and a good overall working knowledge of college budgets and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities, and the ability to handle a diverse range of tasks on a timely basis.
• Exemplary customer service skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with a diverse student body.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Word processing and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Google Drive documents and the ability to learn the Jenzabar data management system or possess expertise with a similar system.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist and;
• Two years of related experience, preferably in higher education.
• A valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to speak and understand the O’odham and/or Spanish languages.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.

Work Environment & Schedule:

This is a full-time, Non Exempt position in the Finance Department. The work environment is indoors and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, typical of office or administrative work.

The position is generally classified as Sedentary work, involving sitting most of the time. You will occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force and require close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

How to apply:

We prefer that you apply for a job with us online, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the application on our website at www.tocc.edu. If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:

• Your completed TOCC application
• Your resume
• Copies of your degrees, transcripts, and certificates
• A list of three professional references that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number

If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form.
Please mail your completed application to:

TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634