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Position Information
Job Title
Purchasing Manager
Position Class Type
Regular
Position Type
Staff
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About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status
Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week
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Preferred Qualifications
- Not-for-profit accounting experience in a private college setting.
- Knowledge of Ellucian Banner Finance software a plus.
- Knowledge of Argos software a plus.
Job Specific Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years relevant progressive procurement experience; strong contracting and negotiation skills.
- Prior purchasing experience with a concentration of skills in leading sourcing projects, the negotiation of contract terms and conditions as well as in supplier management, and development of RFP/RFQ specifications.
Competency Requirements - Understanding and commitment to Kettering values:
- RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
- INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
- CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
- COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
- EXCELLENCE: in all we do.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with all levels of an organization.
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office and Google suites and other hardware/software as needed.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to follow through with commitments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and to make decisions within stated scope.
Posting Information
Posting Number SP00416
Posting Date 04/10/2024
Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants