Procurement Manager

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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State and federal purchasing laws knowledge
Supervisory experience in procurement
Vendor relationship management
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement services, manage staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal purchasing laws. The ideal candidate should possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in procurement, particularly in a supervisory capacity. **

Job Summary

  • The Procurement Manager will manage purchasing staff including buyers, part-time students, and graduate assistants while providing leadership and development.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating complex purchases from design to award and ensuring strict compliance with state procurement laws and university policies.
  • The role offers benefits eligibility and requires the incumbent to perform spend analysis to identify cost savings for the campus.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement services, manage staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal purchasing laws. The ideal candidate should possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in procurement, particularly in a supervisory capacity. **

Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • State and federal purchasing laws knowledge
  • Supervisory experience in procurement
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Spend analysis and cost savings
  • Contract administration and compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic sourcing expertise
  • Cooperative purchasing knowledge
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Experience with university policies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years experience (2 supervisory)
  • Master's degree plus 2 years non-supervisory experience
  • High school diploma plus 7 years progressive experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US
  • Criminal background check clearance

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work required

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