Director Purchasing

Tulsa Community College$83K — $91K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, finance, or business operations.
  • 3 years of supervisory experience directing and coordinating others' work.
  • Ability to interpret and implement local, State, and Federal purchasing laws and regulations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders.
  • Experience with enterprise procurement and financial systems.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage all procurement and purchasing operations in accordance with relevant statutes and institutional policies.
  • Develop and implement purchasing and payment policies and procedures for compliance and efficiency.
  • Oversee competitive solicitation processes and manage vendor relationships and contract administration.
  • Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders, invoices, and related financial transactions.
  • Administer procurement and financial systems for effective service and reporting efficiency.
  • Provide guidance and training to departments on procurement processes and best practices.
  • Supervise and train team members while establishing departmental goals and implementing improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to provide protection for employees and their families.
  • Details of benefits include health, wellness, and family protection benefits.
Full Job Description
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

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.
TCC values our employees by providing a benefit package as a significant component of your compensation package.

Our benefits have been designed to provide important protection for you and your family in the case of illness, injury, or even death.

About Tulsa Community College

Tulsa Community College is a public community college in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1970 and is the largest two-year college in Oklahoma. It serves approximately 23,000 students per year in classes. TCC consists of four main campuses, two community campuses, and a conference center situated throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area with an annual budget of approximately $112 million. The college employs about 2,270 people, including 280 full-time faculty and 536 adjunct faculty. In May 2021, TCC was recognized as #1 in Student Success and Leadership Safety and Planning with two 2021 Awards of Excellence from the American Association of Community Colleges. Tulsa Achieves, established in 2007, provides a path to college for all eligible Tulsa County high school seniors immediately following high school graduation. Tulsa Achieves pays tuition and fees for three years or up to 63 credit hours and served as a model for many similar programs across the country. Coordinates: 36°8?52?N 95°59?10?W? / ?36.14778°N 95.98611°W? / 36.14778; -95.98611
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