Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, the Director of Purchasing - Contracts and Accounts Payable plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods, equipment, and services for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. This leadership position involves overseeing the operations and staff within the purchasing, contracts, and accounts payable departments. Key responsibilities include authorizing and generating purchase orders following budget confirmation, ensuring adherence to state regulations and institutional policies, selecting and managing vendor relationships, and negotiating contracts within established guidelines. The Director will also prepare bid specifications, analyze vendor responses, and manage programs such as P-Card administration, equipment inventory, and travel coordination. Additionally, this role involves continuous evaluation and enhancement of purchasing procedures to optimize efficiency.

Supervisory duties include conducting staff performance evaluations, managing time-off requests, making recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations, and overseeing daily work assignments.