Director Of Procurement

University of Arkansas Grantham

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $82,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Fully remote
Procurement management in workday
Knowledge of state procurement laws
Contract negotiation experience
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university in accordance with federal, state, and university regulations and policies

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university in accordance with federal, state, and university regulations and policies.
  • The position offers a mostly remote work environment with required in-person attendance for training and APO-related duties in Little Rock, AR, and includes a benefits package with health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The University of Arkansas Grantham promotes a healthy work-life balance and is committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Matching Summary

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university in accordance with federal, state, and university regulations and policies.

Salary

Base: $82,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Procurement management in Workday
  • Knowledge of state procurement laws
  • Contract negotiation experience
  • Policy development and administration
  • Vendor performance evaluation
  • Remote work environment
  • Agency Procurement Official duties

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Ability to present to executive management
  • Experience with public acquisition techniques
  • Workday business process knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  • Minimum five years procurement management experience
  • At least three years negotiation experience preferred
  • Government purchasing or contract experience required
  • Knowledge of state procurement laws and policies
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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