Director Of Procurement

University of Arkansas Grantham

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $82,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Fully remote
Manage procurement functions
Negotiation experience
Public acquisition principles
The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and facilitating the procurement functions of the university, developing, recommending, and implementing policies, practices, and procedures

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.
  • Key responsibilities include managing procurement transactions, assisting departments with specifications, 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, 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.

Salary

Base: $82,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage procurement functions
  • negotiation experience
  • public acquisition principles
  • formulate and interpret policies
  • Workday procurement transactions

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  • Government purchasing or contract experience
  • Minimum 5 years progressive work experience
  • Minimum 3 years negotiation experience
  • Experience with state procurement laws
  • Experience with public acquisition principles
  • Experience working in a remote environment

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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