Director Of Procurement

University of Arkansas Grantham

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $82,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Fully remote
Manage procurement functions
University procurement policies
Facilitate procurement transactions
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, working collaboratively to develop and implement policies in accordance with regulations

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, working collaboratively to develop and implement policies in accordance with regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include developing procurement policies, facilitating transactions in Workday, assisting departments with major procurement projects, coordinating with vendors, administering the P-Card program, and serving as the Agency Procurement Official.
  • The University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, working collaboratively to develop and implement policies in accordance with regulations.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage procurement functions
  • university procurement policies
  • facilitate procurement transactions
  • prepare specifications for projects
  • coordinate with vendors
  • administer P-Card program
  • public acquisition principles

Nice-to-have

  • remote work environment
  • healthy work-life balance
  • interpersonal and communication skills
  • deal with non-verbal behavior

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Government purchasing experience
  • 5 years progressive experience
  • 3 years negotiation experience preferred
  • Experience with state procurement laws
  • Experience in remote environment preferred

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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