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 procurement functions and collaborating with university personnel to develop and implement policies in accordance with regulations

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing procurement functions and collaborating with university personnel to develop and implement policies in accordance with regulations.
  • The position offers a mostly remote work environment with some in-person attendance required 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 is committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Matching Summary

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing procurement functions and collaborating with university personnel to develop and implement policies in accordance with regulations.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Procurement management in Workday
  • Knowledge of state procurement laws
  • Contract negotiation experience
  • Policy development and administration
  • Vendor coordination and 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 principles
  • Workday business process knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum five years procurement management experience
  • Three years negotiation experience preferred
  • Government or university procurement experience
  • Knowledge of state procurement laws and policies
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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