Director Of Procurement

University of Arkansas Grantham

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $82,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Fully remote
Manage procurement functions
Develop procurement policies
Facilitate procurement transactions
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with regulations

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include managing procurement transactions, assisting departments with major procurement projects, coordinating with vendors, administering the P-Card program, and serving as the Agency Procurement Official (APO).
  • The University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures 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, choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 - 10% of employee salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage procurement functions
  • develop procurement policies
  • facilitate procurement transactions
  • coordinate with vendors
  • administer P-Card program
  • serve as Agency Procurement Official

Nice-to-have

  • remote work environment
  • healthy work-life balance
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • continuous learning and development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Government purchasing or contract experience required
  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience managing procurement
  • Minimum 3 years negotiation experience preferred
  • Experience with state procurement laws
  • Experience with public acquisition principles

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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