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
Government purchasing experience
Knowledge of state procurement laws
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
  • The position offers a mostly remote work environment with occasional 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 Director serves as the Agency Procurement Official, advising university leadership and coordinating procurement training while maintaining relationships with other state procurement officials.

Matching Summary

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university in compliance with federal, state, and university 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
  • Government purchasing experience
  • Knowledge of state procurement laws
  • Contract negotiation experience
  • Vendor performance evaluation
  • Policy formulation and interpretation
  • Remote work environment

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Collaboration with university personnel
  • Training coordination for staff
  • Participation in Workday enhancement groups

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university
  • Minimum five years procurement management experience
  • At least three years negotiation experience preferred
  • Experience in university or government procurement
  • 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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