Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contract Management

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contract Management role is onsite in Loch Sheldrake, NY, with compensation of $53,500–$60,000 per year. The position supports purchasing and contract functions at SUNY Sullivan, a community college offering degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials. The role oversees purchasing processes, bidding, purchase orders, vendor coordination, and related records and reporting. It helps the college acquire goods and services in line with budget requirements and purchasing policies while supporting departments and administrative leadership.

What you'll do

• Assist departments with quotations and requisitions
• enter requisitions for approval and convert approved requisitions into purchase orders
• monitor receiving reports, invoices, encumbrances, and open purchase orders
• coordinate returns and vendor credits
• oversee public bidding and contract paperwork
• maintain vendor, credit card, vehicle, permit, insurance, and communication-equipment records
• prepare purchasing reports and support budget work
• coordinate travel requests and mileage reimbursements
• recommend improvements to purchasing and bidding processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing

contract management

assistant director

procurement

public bidding

purchase orders

vendor relations

budget compliance

loch sheldrake ny

suny sullivan

$53.5k-$60k per year

community college

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Reports to the Vice President of Administrative Services and is classified as Academic Support. Qualifications include related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

About the employer

Sullivan County Community College is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.