Director Of Procurement

University of Arkansas Grantham

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $82,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Fully remote
Procurement and travel policies
Facilitate procurement transactions
Issue bids ifbs rfps rfqs rfis
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures.
  • The position is mostly remote but does require in-person attendance to represent the university at various training and/or APO-related duties in Little Rock, AR.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures.

Salary

Base: $82,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, choice of retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Procurement and travel policies
  • Facilitate procurement transactions
  • Issue bids IFBs RFPs RFQs RFIs
  • Administer P-Card program
  • Uphold APO rights and responsibilities
  • Maintain procurement records

Nice-to-have

  • Remote work environment
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Collaborative university personnel
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Earned bachelor's degree
  • Government purchasing or contract experience
  • Minimum 5 years progressive procurement experience
  • Minimum 3 years negotiation experience
  • Experience with state procurement laws
  • Experience with public acquisition principles
  • Experience working in a remote environment preferred

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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