(Auraria) Assistant Director of Procurement Services

Assistant Director Of Procurement Services

The Auraria Campus is seeking to fill the non-classified position of Assistant Director of Procurement Services. The Assistant Director of Procurement supports and oversees procurement operations across Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), Community College of Denver (CCD), and Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), including contracting, purchasing, and construction-related procurements. This role supervises a team of procurement staff (3 FTEs and 1 part-time student), ensuring equitable workload distribution and compliance with institutional and state rules. Under delegated authority, the Assistant Director serves as second-in-command, assuming the roles and responsibilities of the Director in their absence. This role oversees procurement operations- including, contracting and purchasing.

Responsibilities include daily staff management, project assignment based on experience and workload, and balance procurement requests across the team. This position works with the Director of Procurement Services ensuring work is completed according to the distinct procurement and fiscal rules of each entity (AHEC, CCD (State), MSU Denver), and the Office of the State Architect (OSA), and State Buildings policies and procedures related to construction procurement. Position leads strategic initiatives, and the development and refinement of procurement policies and procedures. It supports the creation of strategic purchasing plans, contract management training, and AHEC P-Card program to enhance procurement efficiency and compliance. Under the guidance of the Director of Procurement, the role educates stakeholders on the legal, regulatory, and academic concepts and theories relevant to developing, drafting, processing and managing procurement documents. The position conducts procurements for goods and services, including construction, for AHEC, CCD, and MSU Denver by clarifying, simplifying and modernizing procurement; providing ongoing customer service, building confidence in the procurement process; ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all persons dealing with the procurement system; maximizing to the fullest extent the purchasing value of dollars; fosters effective broad based competition and safeguard the quality and integrity of the procurement system on a professional level consistent with the authority granted to this position.

Essentials Job Functions :

• Supervision of Procurement Staff (25%)
• Procurement Activities / Vendor Selection & Solicitations / Purchase Orders & Contracts (30%)
• Procurement Strategy and Initiatives (20%)
• Leadership Support and Compliance Oversight (15%)
• Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Auraria Campus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Mary Kate Schwien at MaryKate.Schwien@ahec.edu

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