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 procurement functions and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations while working mostly remotely with some in-person duties in Little Rock, AR

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing procurement functions and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations while working mostly remotely with some in-person duties in Little Rock, AR.
  • The University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment and a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.
  • This position requires collaboration with university personnel and state procurement officials to develop policies, facilitate procurement transactions, and provide training to university staff.

Matching Summary

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing procurement functions and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations while working mostly remotely with some in-person duties in Little Rock, AR.

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
  • procurement policy development
  • remote work environment

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal communication skills
  • ability to present to executive management
  • continuous learning and development
  • experience with public acquisition techniques
  • collaborative team work
  • training coordination

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 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
  • Ability to work full-time in Little Rock, AR area

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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